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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: loose bowel movement stomachache
Plant part used: bark; leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves and bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tidong; Herminia (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Villaflores; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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