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(a) Euphorbia hirtaL. (b) Iris domestica(L.) Goldblatt & Mabb. Print

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Family (a) Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes (b) Iridaceae
Common name: (a) Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English) (b) Abaniko (Filipino); Black berry lily (English); Atsibar
Local name: (a) Gatas-gatas mix with (b) Atsibar
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) latex
Method of Preparation: Gather at least 1/2 teaspoonful of latex. Squeeze leaves of gatas-gatas. Mix with atsibar latex. Drop directly to the affected eyes.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Par; Juan (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; Osmena; ) (b) Bumatay; Victoria (Nueva Viscaya; Bagabag; San Pedro; ) & (c ) Dulnuan; Fernando (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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