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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: skin ulcer
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 4 glasses of water. Use decoction for washing affected parts.
Direction for use: Every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tenosa; Vicenta (Surigao del Norte; Sison; Brgy. Tenogpahan; )
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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