Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn.
 
Ceiba pentandra(L.) Gaertn.
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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:
Gapas a balanda
Indication:
skin diseases
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Squeeze the leaves to produce juice. Pour in water. Add sugar if desired. Drink as lemonade.
Direction for use:
All ages: One glass 3x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Mote; Dayang Kira (Lanao del Sur; Tamparan; Poblacion; ) & (b) Mohammad; Hadji Sarap (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Kamalig; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Lanao del Sur