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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Kasla
Indication: boil
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves; wrap in a piece of cloth and bandage on boils.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Pagud; Epifanio (Bohol; Loay; Kalbayo; ) & (b) Quarteros; Leandro (Bohol; Jogra; Pahina; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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