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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: alcoholism
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Extract 1 tsp. juice from bark. Mix w/ 1/2 glass wine
Direction for use: Adolescent & Adults: Drink 1/2 glass of the solution once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sanchez; Ernesto (Nueva Ecija; San Jose City; EscobarSt.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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