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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
Local name: Kasla
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Massage first and apply leaves as poultice.
Direction for use: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cawaling; Marcelino (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; ) & (b) Mata; Florida (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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