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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: Bulak china
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: spikes
Method of Preparation: Boil 10 - 15 spikes in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 cup 3x a day. Children: Drink 2 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Monterey; Basilio (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Tungko; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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