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(a) Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn. (b) Not provided Print

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Family (a) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (b) Not provided
Common name: (a) Kapok (Filipino); White satin cotton tree; White silk-cotton tree; Kapoktree; Silk cotton tree (English) (b) Loya tidek
Local name: (a) Kamir mix with (b) loya tidek
Indication: for a person hit by lightning to regain consciousness
Plant part used: (a) roots (b) roots
Method of Preparation: Boil equal proportion of each root in enough water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Surotan; Rareika (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; ) & (b) Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; )
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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