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Pedilanthus tithymaloides (L.) Poit. Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Luhang-dalaga (Filipino), Devil's backbone (English), Slipper spurge (English)
Local name: Urong (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication: Goiter
Plant part used: Bark
Method of Preparation: Poultice and infusion: Get enough bark and combust it on fire then mix with coconut oil.
Direction for use: Apply and rub on the affected area.
Additional information:
Informant: Barrios Gawid
Place gathered: Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: 2012
Abstracted by: Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted: 2013-01-10
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)

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