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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: seed
Method of Preparation: Extract oil from seeds and drink.
Direction for use: All ages: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Garcia; Felizer (Bohol; ; ; ) & (b) Tadena; Pardo (Bohol; Jogra; Tehero; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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