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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 2-3 leaves in enough water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 glass 4x a day. Adults: Drink 1 glass 4x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mission; Atanacio (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; Robles; ) & (b) Insigni; Mary (Negros Occidental; Cadiz City; Brgy Zone II; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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