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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Katangan-tangan
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Heat a bark over a flame and apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mangcop; Diso (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; Bandarainged; ) & (b) Dadayan; Baraacal (Lanao del Sur; Marawi City; Caloocan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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