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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tuba (Filipino); Saligaw (Ilokano); Croton; Purging croton (English)
Local name: Saligao
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: dried leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 25 pcs. of seeds in 1 glass of water. Cool and drink.
Direction for use: Child: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Camirulet; Jane (Benguet; Baguio City; Holy Ghost Extension; ;)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Benguet

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