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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tuba (Filipino); Croton; Purging croton (English)
Local name: Tubang Kamaysa
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and cook in oil. Rub on the infected skin while it is hot.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Arquisa; Diosdado (Quezon; ; Brgy. Guinhawa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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