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(a) Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn. (b) Curcuma longaL. Print

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Family (a) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: (a) Kapok (Filipino); White satin cotton tree; White silk-cotton tree; Kapoktree; Silk cotton tree (English) (b) Dilau (Filipino); ; Common (English); Kalawag (Mbo.;Bis.)
Local name: (a) Kamir mix with (b) kalawag
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) bark
Method of Preparation: Mix a handful of bark and 7 slices of kalawag. Boil in 3 glasses of water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: One-half glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bayao; Mantawasi (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Marinaut; Brgy. Lalabuan)
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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