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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tuba
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Broil leaves and poultice to affected parts.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Tolentino; Adeliza (Aklan; Balete; Aranas; ) (b) Nepomuceno; Veronica (Aklan; Balete; Guanco; ) & (c ) Antonio; Candelaria (Aklan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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