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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tagumbao (Ilk.)
Indication: dislocated joint
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Heat bark; apply on the affected area as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply poultice once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Perez; Mayong ?Tatang? (Nueva Ecija; Gapan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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