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
Indication:
for lactation of newly delivered mothers
Plant part used:
leaves
Method of Preparation:
Crush the leaves. Poultice directly on the breast one day after giving birth to the baby.
Direction for use:
Twice a day for 3 days.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Rogodon; Lourdes (Surigao del Norte; Malimomo; Brgy. Cawayan; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Surigao del Norte