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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: Doldol
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Boil seeds in 3 glasses of water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Children: 3 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Dormido; Celerina (South Cotabato; Surallah; Centralla; ) & (b) Paloma; Teodorico (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Adelfa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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