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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tuba-tuba
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves. Grese with coconut oil and apply as poultice on the sprain.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fajardo; Lilia (Sorsogon; Gubat; Town proper; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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