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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
Indication: chest and back pains
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound 3 leaves and poultice to affected part.
Direction for use: Adult/children: Apply once.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jasmin; Florencia (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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