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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Kapok (Filipino); White satin cotton tree; White silk-cotton tree; Kapoktree; Silk cotton tree (English)
Local name: Doldol (Ceb.)
Indication: boil
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of young leaves and apply on boils.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply every other day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Gabuya; Maula (Davao; Davao City; Caliman Proper; ) (b) delos Reyes; Florencia (Davao; ; ; ) & (c ) Canete; Bernabe (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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