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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Broil and poultice on the abdomen and stomach.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Calderon; Candido (Lanao del Norte; Kolambogan; Poblacion; Usten Heights)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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