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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: Tarabang (Ilk.)
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves/ rub on the affected area and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: apply poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jacob; Antonio (Nueva Ecija; Mu?_?oz; Libis; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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