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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: Gulasiman
Indication: urinary trouble
Plant part used: fresh whole plant
Method of Preparation: Take two whole plants. Wash and pound. Mix 1 tsp. coconut oil. Wrap it in a piece old cloth. Apply as poultice on the lower part of the stomach.
Direction for use: For all ages: Apply poultice 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guias; Ramon (Batangas; Cuenca; Brgy. VII; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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