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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: Bulak or kapok
Indication: colic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat 3 leaves over a fire. Mix with oil and poultice to the stomach.
Direction for use: Adult/children: apply 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Luci; Porfirio (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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