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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: Aeasiman
Indication: typhoid fever
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Pound and extract juice. Use to sponge the whole body.
Direction for use: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nagalis; Crisanta (Aklan; Madalag; Galicia; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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