Asthma Weed (Engl.), Tawa-tawa (Bis.)
Euphorbia hirta L.
Respiratoryherbs Height: 10-40 cm (3) Leaves: with opposite leaves that are dark green above and pale beneath, elliptic-oblong to oblong-lanceolate shaped and toothed margins (1) Flowers: Its flowers are unisexual, borne on axillary chyme (spherical glomerules) at the node (2) Fruits: Dehiscent, globular capsule with a seed in each three locules (3)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Dengue. Preparation: Boil the plant until small amount of water left (ituson).. Part used: Whole plant
Preparation
Boil the plant until small amount of water left (ituson).
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Open field, distrubed area, roadside
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Euphorbia hirta L.
- Local Name
- Asthma Weed (Engl.), Tawa-tawa (Bis.)
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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