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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: snakebite
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Scrape roots. Chew and apply on the bitten part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Torres; Juanito (Bohol; Calape; Tultugan; ) & (b) Cadorva; Piyong (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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