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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: Kandaba
Indication: relapse
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Flores; Virginia (Capiz; Ivisan; Sitio Bulabod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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