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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Panguikayo
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply directly on the abdomen as poultice.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ulama; Jalil (Tawi-tawi; Simunul; Tampakan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Tawi-tawi

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