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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Tuba-tuba (Ceb.)
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat leaves and grease with oil. Apply on forehead.
Direction for use: Adults: As needed or 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Yparraguirre; Corazon (Davao; Davao City; Caliman Proper; ) & (b) Balila; Jesus (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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