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Family (a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Malvaceae mallows; mauves
Common name: (a) Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English); Kasla (Bis.); Tuba-tuba (b) Gumamela (Filipino); China rose; Chinese hibiscus; Shoeblackplant (English)
Local name: (a) Kasla or tuba-tuba mix with (b) gumamela
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves. Apply coconut oil on the surface of the leaves. Poultice on the abdomen.
Direction for use: Once a day 2 days before expected date of menstruation.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dayte; Poncrasia (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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