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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Gatas-gatas (Filipino); Australian asthma weed; Pillpod sandmat (English)
Local name: Gatas-gatas
Indication: chest pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound. Wrap in clean cloth and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Suyat; Francisca (Nueva Viscaya; Aritao; Bone North; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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