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Pedilanthus tithymaloides (L.) Poit. Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Luhang-dalaga (Filipino), Devil's backbone (English), Slipper spurge (English)
Local name: Urong (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication: Fish poison or ringworm
Plant part used: Leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice: Get enough leaves and crush by hand
Direction for use: Rub and patch the poultice directly to the affected area.
Additional information: Shrub, Flowers: (+) thumb like, can be seen anywhere.
Informant: Ausan Diado, Anding Bago
Place gathered: Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered: 2012
Abstracted by: Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted: 2013-01-09
Province: Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)

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