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Monochoria hastata(L.) Solms Print

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Family Pontederiaceae pickerel-weed
Common name: Gabi-gabihan (Filipino); Monochoria; Arrowleaf falsepickerelweed (English)
Local name: Hopi-hopi
Indication: chest pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Macerate leaves and apply on affected areas.
Direction for use: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tablizo; Aurelio (Catanduanes; Virac; Rawis; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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