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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: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat 7 leaves and apply as poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: apply every night.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Nava; Leboria (Antique; ; ; ) & (b) Guardo; Beatriz (Antique; Baybay Sebaste; Zaldivar; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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