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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Tawa-tawa (R. Bis.)
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a few leaves. Squeeze pounded leaves directly to the eyes.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Rotoni; Gomer (Romblon; Sibuyan Island; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Sugod; ) & (b) Recto; Cleminta (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Marigondon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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