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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Sibuko
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: latex juice
Method of Preparation: Gathered at least 1 tsp. and drop the juice directly to the eye.
Direction for use: Drop 1 to 2 drops 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bangum; Lindon (South Cotabato; Norala; Masyang; ) & (b) Tamandang; Semperon (South Cotabato; Norala; Kapaya; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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