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(a) Croton tigliumL. (b) Mangifera indicaL. Print

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Family (a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Anacardiaceae cashews
Common name: (a) Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English) (b) Mangga/Dahon (Filipino); Mango/Leaves (English)
Local name: (a) makasla with (b) mango leaves
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: matured leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves in 4 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Baldevieso; Ricardo (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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