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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Kasla
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves and bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape the bark. Pound the leaves. Mix in coconut oil. Heat over flame. Apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Duesto; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Kalaway Isulan; Brgy. Central; ) & (b) Ramillo; Julieta (Sultan Kudarat; Tawrong; ; Bo. Apilaldo)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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