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Family Portulacaceae purslane; pourpiers
Common name: Gulasiman (Filipino); Purslane; Little hogweed; Akulikuli-kula; Duckweed; Pursley; Wild portulaca; Garden purslane (English)
Local name: Birdolagas
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 5 glasses of water to produce a decoction. Use decoction for washing the eyes.
Direction for use: Wash eyes every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
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Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga del Sur

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