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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Benggala
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew and apply as poultice directly on wound(s).
Direction for use: Not provided
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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