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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Kasla (Ceb.)
Indication: snakebite
Plant part used: sap or latex
Method of Preparation: Cut the petiole and let the sap flow out. Drink about 1 tsp. latex and rub some on the wound.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult: drink 2x a day. Rub the sap on wound everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pandao; Dominga (Agusan del Norte; Dumalagan; Ligos; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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