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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Katawa-tawa
Indication: cracking of feet due to dryness
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Cut the stem and gather latex. Rub on the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Dumira; Meding (Maguindanao; Talayan; Tambunan; ) & (b) Ulama; Lindok (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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