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Chamaesyce hirta (L.) Millsp Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: tawa-tawa (Tag.); Bell orchid (Engl.)
Local name: gatas-gatas
Indication: For dengue
Plant part used: whole plant (fresh)
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant materials.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD1, FGD2, Same_ano L
Place gathered: Samar, Calbayog City, Barangay Pinamorotan, Pambujan Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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