| Family |
Malvaceae mallows; mauves |
| Common name: |
Kapok (Filipino); White satin cotton tree; White silk-cotton tree; Kapoktree; Silk cotton tree (English) |
| Local name: |
Kapok |
| Indication: |
boil |
| Plant part used: |
top leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound a handful of top leaves and apply as poultice on boils. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: As needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Aguilar; Teresita (Samar; Catbalogan; Brgy. Mercedes; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Samar |
