(a) Jatropha curcasL. (b) Ricinus communisL.
 
(a) Jatropha curcasL. (b) Ricinus communisL.
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Family:
(a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name:
(a) Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English) (b) Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name:
(a) Tagumbaw (Ilk.) mix with (b) tangan-tangan
Indication:
hemorrhoid
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Crush 2 leaves of each plant. Rub leaves at affected part.
Direction for use:
Adolescent/adult/65 yrs. & above: Apply 3x a week.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Sumang; Lourdes (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Bulanao; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Kalinga