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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Tawa-tawa
Indication: eye defects
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Wash. Boil 24 plants in 1/2 glass of water for 2 hours. Use as eye drops.
Direction for use: All ages: Three drops every 4 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
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Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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