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Rumex crispus L.
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Rumex crispus L. [Verified]

Polygonaceae

Common names Curly dock
Habit Herb
Habitat Along ditches, irrigation canals, veg gardens
Locality La Trinidad, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Collected by Marife M. Gabriel
Ethnobotanical uses MEDICINAL: used to treat hemorrhoids and chronic bronchitis tinea of the body, hands, and feet;
Verified by "Rumex crispus" - Leonardo Legaspi Co; "Rumex crispus L." - Ranne Santiago Posadas, February 04, 2004; "Rumex crispus L." - Teodora D. Balangcod
Notes roots contain emolin and the leaves contain 5% tannin and quesitrin
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