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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: Doldol
Indication: fresh cut
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves to produce juice and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Miranda; Jovita (South Cotabato; Polomolok; Poblacion; ) & (b) Dagoldol; Rosita (South Cotabato; Surallah; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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