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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: for lactation of newly delivered mothers
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush the leaves. Poultice directly on the breast one day after giving birth to the baby.
Direction for use: Twice a day for 3 days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rogodon; Lourdes (Surigao del Norte; Malimomo; Brgy. Cawayan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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