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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 leaves in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass daily before bedtime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lledo; Vicente (Siquijor; Lazi; Nagerong; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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