Family |
Malvaceae mallows; mauves |
Common name: |
Kapok (Filipino); White satin cotton tree; White silk-cotton tree; Kapoktree; Silk cotton tree (English) |
Local name: |
Kapok |
Indication: |
boil |
Plant part used: |
top leaves |
Method of Preparation: |
Pound a handful of top leaves and apply as poultice on boils. |
Direction for use: |
All ages: As needed. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Aguilar; Teresita (Samar; Catbalogan; Brgy. Mercedes; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Samar |