| Family |
(a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Zingiberaceae Ginger Family |
| Common name: |
(a) Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
(b) Luya/Pula (Filipino); Ginger; Garden ginger (English) |
| Local name: |
(a) Tangan-tangan mix with
(b) luyang pula |
| Indication: |
paralyzed hands (can't open palm and fingers) |
| Plant part used: |
(a) stem
(b) rhizome |
| Method of Preparation: |
Scrape stem and rhizome to produce a handful. Mix with petroleum gas. Rub it on both hands. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: Apply poultice as needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Barra; Dammang (Zamboanga; Kabasalan; ; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Zamboanga |
