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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Suerda (Filipino); Indiantree spurge (English); Pobreng-kahoy
Local name: Tukdo
Indication: boil
Plant part used: stem like leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and apply as poultice on affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: dela Fuente; Rosario (Batanes; Basco; Brgy. Kayvaluganan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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