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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: toothache
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark and apply as fillers on the aching tooth.
Direction for use: All ages: Change poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Uyaw; Isabelo (Bohol; Daus; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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