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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
Local name: Samporago (Ceb.)
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves and apply as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Balila; Jesus (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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