Ricinus communisL.
 
Ricinus communisL.
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Family:
Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name:
Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name:
Tangan-tangan (Ilk.)
Indication:
polio
Plant part used:
bark
Method of Preparation:
Chop bark into fine pieces. Broil and apply as poultice. Apply to polio-stricken part.
Direction for use:
Child: Apply overnight.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Sumang; Lourdes (Kalinga Apayao; Tabuk; Bulanao; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Kalinga