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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Katawa-tawa
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough roots in 4 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: 1 glass after each meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Ulama; Lindok (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; ) & (b) Dumira; Meding (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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