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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: to remove eye cataract
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Squeeze a stem over the eyes. Put 3 drops of latex directly to the eyes.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ribon; Bernardino (Romblon; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Lumbang Este; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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