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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: Bugna (Tagakaulo)
Indication: For prevention and treatment of relapse, bughat (Bisaya), bugna (Tagakaolo)
Plant part used: Bark and Leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction-Obtain a handful of roots and leaves. Boil the roots in a glass of water.
Direction for use: Let the patient drink the decoction before giving birth to prevent relapse. If the patient has already relapse, scorch the gathered leaves then expose the patient to smoke coming from the scorched leaves. Drink the decoction before meals. Apply the remaining decoction on the fontanel of the patient.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Divina Salipad Monan-Mamolongay-a traditional general practitioner in Tagakaolo
Place gathered: Davao del Sur, Malita, Barangay Kilalag, Sitio Kitulali
Gathered by / Date gathered: 02/03/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Tagakaolo

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