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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Kasla
Indication: diabetic gangrene (wounds due to diabetes)
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Pound broiled stem and add oil. Apply on wounds.
Direction for use: Adults: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Metukwa; Diosdado (Bohol; Baclayon; Tagihon; ) & (b) Cadorva; Piyong (Bohol; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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