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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Balinghoy (Ilk.)
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves and flowers in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Not provided
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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