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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: Boils; eczema
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Get 3 leaves and then heat over low fire for 1-2 minutes.
Direction for use: Apply the heated leaves on the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant: Vicente Bolongon Macalisang (healer)
Place gathered: Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio, Purok Spythaphyllum
Gathered by / Date gathered: Ando JKE, Herlao IAV
Abstracted by: Ando, JKE
Date abstracted: 08/07/2015
Province: Siquijor, Mount Bandilaan

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