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Family Sterculiaceae?/ Malvaceae
Common name: Cacao (English), Kakaw (Filipino)
Local name: Kako/ Kakaw (Tagabawa), Kakaw (Tagalog, Bisaya)
Indication: For pigsa (Tagabawa and Tagalog), matag-tiki (Bisaya)
Plant part used: Fruit of a young kakao
Method of Preparation: Poultice- Scrape the inner portion (soft) part of the fruit.
Direction for use: Apply it directly on the matag-tiki. Cover the poultice with clean cloth.
Additional information: Pigsa refers to boil in English.
Informant: Quinasome Pandayan Domon- (tarabawian)
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Old Bulatukan, Sitio Tambubong
Gathered by / Date gathered: 16/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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