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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: Gabi-gabihan
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Soak 7 leaves in 11/2 boiling water. Eat leaves.
Direction for use: 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Nubella; Petronia (Aklan; Madalag; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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