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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Cassava (English), Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino)
Local name: Kasila-kayo (Tagabawa), Kamoteng kahoy (Tagalog), Balinghoy (Bisaya)
Indication: For menit e lawa (Tagabawa), kalintura (Bisaya)
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice-Place 7 leaves of kasila-kayo on patient's forehead.
Direction for use: Hold with cloth. Replace the dried ones with fresh leaves. Continue until the fever subsides.
Additional information: Menit e lawa refers to fever.
Informant: Felomina Anap Ando (tarabawian)
Place gathered: North Cotabato, Makilala, Old Bulatukan, Sitio Tambubong
Gathered by / Date gathered: 16/02/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 05/02/2014
Province: Davao - Tagabawa Bagobo

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