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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
Local name: Tuba ng kastila
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound the bark and apply as poultice on the affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Gamid; Lucia (Oriental Mindoro; Roxas; San Aquilino; ) & (b) Buyo; Bugo (Oriental Mindoro; Mansala; Colasi; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Oriental Mindoro

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