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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Bilas
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Pour latex directly to the eyes.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Aniola; Anunsacion (Bohol; ; ; ) (b) Cardova; Piyong (Bohol; ; ; ) (c ) Arboladura; Petronilo (Bohol; ; ; ) & (d) Tadena; Pardo (Bohol; Jogra; Tehero; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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