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Ottelia alismoides(L.) Pers. Print

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Family Hydrocharitaceae frog's bit; tape-grass; waternymphs
Common name: Espada (Filipino; Spanish); Duck lettuce (English)
Local name: Espada (Ceb.)
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Cut the leaves into pieces and pound. Apply as poultice on the affected area.
Direction for use: Adults: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Higamgam; Agrifina (Agusan del Norte; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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