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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English)
Local name: Cacao (Ceb.)
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Scrape young fruit and apply on the affected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Grantes; Regino (Misamis Oriental; Mati; Brgy. Dsing; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Misamis Oriental

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