Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn.
 
Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn.
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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:
Gapas a balanda
Indication:
abdominal pain for unconscious person hit by lightning
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Chew enough leaves and apply as poultice on the abdoment.
Direction for use:
As needed.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Macaarap; Ustad Abdul Samad (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; Sulamatula; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Lanao del Sur