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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Kasla (K. Bis)
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: yellow leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 pcs. of leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: take 1 glass before meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Plaera; Felixberto (Antique; San Jose; San Pedro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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