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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: Kapasanglay
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound and poultice on affected part.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tidong; Herminia (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Villaflores; ) (b) Dulnuan; Fernando (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; ) & (c ) Alecay; Genoveva (Nueva Viscaya; Ibaloy; Cayapa Central; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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