Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn.
Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn.
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:
hapo with 'balda'
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Massage first. Smoke leaves with kamangyan latex and poultice to chest and back.
Direction for use:
Children: Only for 3 nights.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Tolentino; Adeliza (Aklan; Balete; Aranas; ) (b) Nepomuceno; Veronica (Aklan; Balete; Guanco; ) (c ) Tolentino; Maria (Aklan; Balete; Aranas; ) & (d) Antonio; Candelaria (Aklan; ; ; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Aklan