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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tuba-tuba
Indication: bruises
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of bark. Heat over fire. Poultice to affected parts.
Direction for use: Adult/children: apply once.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Natal; Nemesio (Marinduque; ; ; ) & (b) Sahir; Juana (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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