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Excoecaria agallochaL. Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Buta-buta (Filipino); Milky mangrove (English)
Local name: Lipata
Indication: constipation
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Drop juice in a glass of water and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Narredo; Numeriano (Leyte; Carigara; Brgy. Binibihan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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