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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: hernia
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound. Wrap in clean cloth. Pour a little oil. Heat over fire. Poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Every afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Baluyan; Leticia (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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