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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tuba-tuba (Ceb.)
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of bark and heat over flame. Mix with oil and apply on the sprained part(s) of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mella; Macario (Davao; ; ; ) (b) Idillon; Consuelo (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; ) (c ) Labrado; Crispina (Davao; Daval del Sur; Sta. Cruz; ) (d) Melquiades; Delfin (Davao; Pob. Sta. Cruz; ; ) & (e) Grantes; Regino (Davao; Mati; Brgy. Dsing; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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