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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Kasla (Ceb.) or tuba-tuba
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Grease a half or two with coconut oil and heat over flame.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bacor; Marina (Camiguin; ; Brgy. Catarman; ) & (b) Silangan; Modesto (Camiguin; Mambajao; Tagda; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camiguin

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