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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
Local name: Makasla
Indication: constipation
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil the bark in water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 glass decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Juan; Leonora (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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