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Family Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: Kakaw (Filipino); Cacao (English)
Local name: Cacao
Indication: burns
Plant part used: young fruit
Method of Preparation: Scrape fruit and apply as poultice on burns.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jaro; Alberto (Iloilo; Cabanatuan; Brgy. Amirang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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