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Tuba Tuba is a plant grown in the Philipines. As an herbal medicine, the sap of the plant is believed to have anti-cancer properties. The leaves can be used stomach ache and can also be used as a natural insect repellant. The roots of the jatropha are used as an antidote for snake bites. The bark can be used as treatment for sores while a tea from the roots and leaves can be used to treat diarrhea. The oil extracted from the plant's seeds, aside from being an alternative to fuel can also be used in the process of soap making. Extract from the plant's roots can be processed as yellow dye while the extract from its barks can be processed to produce blue dye. The seeds can be pounded and used for tanning leather. The plant itself can be used to prevent soil erosion. But the most promising use is as a source of biofuel.

All part of the plant contain poison so don't use it for anything unless you are sure you know what you're doing.

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