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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Kamoteng kahoy (Ceb.)
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce a glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass 2x a day. Child: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Agapay; Maria (Davao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Davao

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