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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: Kamir
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves and apply as poultice around the boil.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dadayan; Baraacal (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Caloocan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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