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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Kasla
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark and apply as poultice to the affected part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All Ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Sabino; Constancio (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Bunlot; Eutaquia (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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