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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: cough
Plant part used: flower
Method of Preparation: Boil flowers in 2 glasses of water to produce a glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink a glass of decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gupia; Anacleta (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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