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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 (Ceb.)
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and apply as poultice on the affected part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Digamo; Patricio (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Redondo; Francisca (Davao; ; ; ) (c ) Mono; Ruby (Davao; ; ; ) & (d) delos Reyes; Florencia (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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