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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Kamoteng-kahoy
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: bark of the trunk
Method of Preparation: Boil some pieces of bark in just enough water and use as lotion on the legs. Cool decoction before using.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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