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(a) Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn. (b) Corypha utan Lam. Print

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Family (a) Malvaceae mallows; mauves (b) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Kapok (Filipino); White satin cotton tree; White silk-cotton tree; Kapoktree; Silk cotton tree (English) (b) Buli (Filipino)
Local name: (a) Duldol mix with (b) buli
Indication: pampalakas ng ngipin ng sanggol
Plant part used: thorn
Method of Preparation: Soak the thorns the warm water. Drink infusion.
Direction for use: As needed or agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mazo; Natividad (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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