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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
Local name: Tubo (Ceb.)
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: trunk
Method of Preparation: Boil the trunk in 2 glasses of water. Gargle the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Gargle the decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: 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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