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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tuba
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a leaf and apply hot on the forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vargas; Insueda (Catanduanes; Virac; Sta. Elena; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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