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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: sprain
Plant part used: bark of stem
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of barks. Apply as poultice on the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Alagao; Cosme (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Macayug; ) (b) Estonilo; Purita (Pangasinan; San Carlos City; Brgy. Canan Sur; ) & (c ) Rigorta; Magdalena (Pangasinan; Mangaldan; Brgy. Pogo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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