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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Kasla (K. Bis)
Indication: hemorrhoid
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and apply as poultice on the anus.
Direction for use: Adults: apply once (overnight).
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Biadora; Fulgencio (Antique; Pandan; Sta. Fe; ) & (b) Cerdena; Concordia (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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