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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: sprain
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound and poultice on affected part.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bibay; Hermana (Nueva Viscaya; Villaverde; Bintawan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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