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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 a balanda
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze the leaves to produce juice. Pour in water. Add sugar if desired. Drink as lemonade.
Direction for use: All ages: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mote; Dayang Kira (Lanao del Sur; Tamparan; Poblacion; ) & (b) Mohammad; Hadji Sarap (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Kamalig; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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