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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: Doldol
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Balicuatro; Cristobal (Lanao del Norte; Linamon; Poblacion; ) & (b) Quiachon; Lucena (Lanao del Norte; Baroy; Sto Nino Village; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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