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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tuba
Indication: earache
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Dip cotton buds to latex and apply to affected ears.
Direction for use: As needed. Or 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rabanes; Epifania (Aklan; Balete; Norton; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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