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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Katawa-tawa
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Cut the stem and gather about 1 tsp of latex and use as eye drops.
Direction for use: All ages: 2-3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Jaman; Alim (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; ) & (b) Bangadan; Simana (Maguindanao; Sultan Kudarat; Makaquiling; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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