Euphorbia hirtaL.
 
Euphorbia hirtaL.
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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