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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Cassava
Indication: relapse from childbirth
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 top leaves in 1 glass of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fulledo; Prodencia (Quezon; ; Brgy. Mascari?_?a; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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