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Chamaesyce hirta (L.) Millsp. Print

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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: tawa-tawa (Tag.); Bell orchid (Engl.)
Local name: gatas-gatas
Indication: For sore eyes
Plant part used: aerial part
Method of Preparation: Wash plant.
Direction for use: Cut plant and let sap drop on affected eye.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD1
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Dolores, Barangay San Vicente, Dolores Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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