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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Purging nut tree (English), Tubang bakod (Filipino)
Local name: Tara-tara (Talaingod manobo), Tubang bakod (Tagalog)
Indication: For natigbasan (Bisaya), wound caused by sharp object such as bolo(large cutiing tool) (English)
Plant part used: Bark
Method of Preparation: Poultice-Expose the bark to fire.
Direction for use: Apply directly the grilled bark on the affected part. Secure the bark by tying it with clean cloth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Datu Ansag Mansimoy-at
Place gathered: Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD
Gathered by / Date gathered: 09/05/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Talaingod Manobo

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