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Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn. Print

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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: stomachache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and collect juice. Mix with oil and apply gently on the stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it once every morning or afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) delos Reyes; Florencia (Davao; ; ; ) & (b) Vives; Luz (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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