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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
Local name: Tuba (pula)
Indication: loose bowel movement
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Advincula; Antonio (Leyte; Tolosa; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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