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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: Duldol (Vis.)
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Estimo; Jacinta (Zamboanga; Dipolog City; Olingan; ) & (b) Lirio; Digna (Zamboanga; del Norte; Dipolog City; Elem.Sch.; Olingan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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