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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Tairas
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Cut a stem. Drop latex direct on affected eyes.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ibando; Maura (Batanes; Basco; Brgy. Ihuvok II; ) & (b) Taboso; Juanita (Batanes; Ivana; Brgy. Tuhel; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batanes

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