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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Tawa-tawa
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Drop latex directly to the eyes.
Direction for use: All ages: 1-2 drops 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Duesto; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Kalaway Isulan; Brgy. Central; ) (b) Ramillo; Julieta (Sultan Kudarat; Tawrong; ; Bo. Apilaldo) & (c ) dela Torre; Rosalinda (Sultan Kudarat; Tawrong; ; Bo. San Antonio)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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