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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
Local name: Pasal
Indication: hernia
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 2 glasses of water. Drink.
Direction for use: For men only: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Abilul; Sariya (Tawi-tawi; Batu-Batu; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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