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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: Alusiman
Indication: burns
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice on the affected parts.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ayson; Alberto (Antique; Anini-y; San Roque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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