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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: Kapes
Indication: boil
Plant part used: flower bud
Method of Preparation: Pound enough flower buds. Apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rodriguez; Elena (Pangasinan; Mapandan; Brgy. Torres; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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