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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat 3-5 leaves and apply to forehead.
Direction for use: Not provided
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: De Baclor; Maria vda. (Capiz; Pontevedra; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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