Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Jatropha curcas Print

Back

Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Tubang-bakod (Tag.); tuba-tuba (Bis.); big purge nut (Engl.); physic nut (Ebgl.); barbados (Engl.)
Local name: Tubang pula (Bis.)
Indication: Stomachache
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get enough quantity of leaves. Burn the leaves until these turn to ashes.
Direction for use: Apply adequate amount of ashes on the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant: William Ongue Bolongon (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cangmatnog, Purok Fortune
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 28/02/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

Back