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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Katangan-tangan
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves and apply as poultice directly on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Paneta; Pisienen (Lanao del Sur; Buntong; Gada Budi Puso; ) (b) Abdul; Ustad (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; Samantula; ) & (c ) Macaarap; Ustad Abdul Samad (Lanao del Sur; Taraka; Sulamatula; )
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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