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(a) Jatropha curcasL. (b) Piper betleL. Print

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Family (a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Piperaceae peppers
Common name: (a) Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English) (b) Ikmo (Filipino); Betel; Betel pepper (English)
Local name: (a) Kasla mix w/ (b) Buyo
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: (a) stem (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice the mentioned plant parts on the affected parts of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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