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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Kamoteng kahoy
Indication: children's rashes
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Dry chopped roots and dry under the sun. Pulverized chopped roots and apply on affected part(s).
Direction for use: Children: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mallo; Elena (Negros Occidental; Villadolid; Banua; Sagwa) & (b) Jardinico; Enriquita (Negros Occidental; San Enrique; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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