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Family (a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: (a) Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English) (b) Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: (a) Tagumbaw (Ilk.) mix with (b) tangan-tangan
Indication: hemorrhoid
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush 2 leaves of each plant. Rub leaves at affected part.
Direction for use: Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. & above: Apply 3x a week.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sumang; Lourdes (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Bulanao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Kalinga

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