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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
Local name: Tuba
Indication: fever headache
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves of tuba in 3-4 cups water. Drink.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 3 tbsp. a day. Adolescent/adult: Drink 1/2 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bimuyak; Ben (Ifugao; Mayoyao; Bongan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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