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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tagumbao
Indication: bleeding wounds
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves. Add a little amount of coconut oil and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: For all ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Saturnina; Belew (Bontoc; Mt. Province; Sagada; Demang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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