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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 dysentery
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Prepare concentrated decoction from plant material.
Direction for use: Take decoction by mouth.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: FGD1, FGD2, FGD3
Place gathered: Eastern Samar, Llorente, Barangay Burak, Suribao Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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