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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Talawatawa
Indication: mouth sores
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound 10 leaves. Squeeze out the juice in a glass of water. Boil until 1/2 glass remains. Rub decoction directly to the mouth sores.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Diba; Tambali (Lanao del Sur; Marantao; ; Bo. Tuka)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Sur

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