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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Castor
Indication: bulging stomach
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Grease 3 leaves with oil and poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cacatian; Lourdes (Palawan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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