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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: tinea-flava or an-an
Plant part used: mature leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound 3 leaves and apply as poultice on the affected part.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gamid; Lucia (Oriental Mindoro; Roxas; San Aquilino; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Oriental Mindoro

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