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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: sore throat
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Pound and squeeze out the juice from the stem. Add 1 glass of water and drink infusion.
Direction for use: Adolescent/Adults: Drink 1 glass infusion 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tarrebbul; Nandong (Sulu; Jolo; Martiriz St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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