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This document discusses an experiment conducted by students on the Jatropha curcas L. plant. J. curcas L., commonly known as tubang-bakod, is a medicinal plant used in Philippine folk medicine. The students investigated the phytochemicals and antibacterial properties of J. curcas L. leaf extract. They found that the extract contained alkaloids, tannins, and phlobotannins and was effective against Staphylococcus aureus but not E. coli. The students also provided instructions for making an ointment from J. cu

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Freddiemar Perez

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