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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Kasla (K. Bis)
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark and apply as poultice on sprain.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Dagohoy; Maria Luz (Antique; ; ; ) (b) Concepcion; Alfredo (Antique; ; ; ) (c ) Plaera; Felixberto (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; ) & (d) Temana; Nestor (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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