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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: Kandaba
Indication: hapo with 'balda'
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Massage first. Smoke leaves with kamangyan latex and poultice to chest and back.
Direction for use: Children: Only for 3 nights.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tolentino; Adeliza (Aklan; Balete; Aranas; ) (b) Nepomuceno; Veronica (Aklan; Balete; Guanco; ) (c ) Tolentino; Maria (Aklan; Balete; Aranas; ) & (d) Antonio; Candelaria (Aklan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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