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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: typhoid fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat 3 leaves over flame. Mix with 3 fresh leaves. Crush and rub all over the body.
Direction for use: 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jamero; Concepcion (Surigao del Norte; Surigao City; Poblacion; Motorpool; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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