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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Katakatawa
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound enough leaves and massage the pound leaves on affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Paco; Claudio (Batanes; Uyugan; Brgy. Imnajbu; ) & (b) Carpiz; Nemesio (Batanes; Mahatao; Brgy. Manib; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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