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(a) Eleusine indica(L.) Gaertn. (b) Jatropha curcasL. Print

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Family (a) Poaceae grasses; gramines (b) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: (a) Paragis (Filipino); Wire grass; Crowsfoot grass; Silver crabgrass; Indian goosegrass; Goosegrass (English) (b) Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: (a) Bila-bila mix with (b) Tuba-tuba
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: (a) stem (b) bark
Method of Preparation: Chop both plants. Heat 1/2 over flame. Mix into unheated portion and poultice.
Direction for use: As needed
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: Maguindanao

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