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Codiaeum variegatum(L.) Rumph. ex A. Juss. Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Garden croton (English); San Francisco (Spanish)
Local name: San Francisco
Indication: fever
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 10 leaves in 4 cups of water for sponge. Drink a little amount of water to lower fever.
Direction for use: Use only every night.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nardo; Virgie (Benguet; Dalupirip; ; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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