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Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn. Print

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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: Gapas
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound young leaves and apply as poultice on affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: Daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sibonga; Welhilminda (Siquijor; Bamban; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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