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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Benggala
Indication: convulsion
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew 5 leaves. Apply as poultice on the chest.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Diba; Tambali (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; ; Bo. Tuka)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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