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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: indigestion
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Grease leaves with coconut oil and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Drink 1/2 cup decoction for one day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Macabodbod; Conrado (Bohol; Bilar; Zamora; ) & (b) Metukwa; Diosdado (Bohol; Baclayon; Tagihon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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