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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Kamoteng kahoy (Filipino); Cassava; Manioc; Bitter cassava; Tapioca (English)
Local name: Kalibre
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: rootcrops
Method of Preparation: Scrape and slice. Poultice on affected area.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mazo; Natividad (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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