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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tagumbao
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat 3 leaves over a flame. Apply while hot on the temples and forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ngina; George (Bontoc; ; ; ) (b) Andres; Cayetano (Bontoc; Bauko; Brgy. Mt. Data; ) (c ) Macario; Pedro (Bontoc; Besao; Poblacion; ) (d) Baguingan; Gregorio (Bontoc; Sadanga; Brgy. Belwang; ) (e) Taclobao; Michael (Bontoc; Besao; Brgy. Kin-iway; ) & (f) Angway; George (Bontoc; Bauko; Brgy. Otokan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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