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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tagumbao or tubang bakod
Indication: fever
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat 3 leaves over a flame and plaster to the forehead.
Direction for use: Do it every night before bedtime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cipriano; Tirso (Benguet; Tuba; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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