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- Herb
- Spanish Name
- Contrayerba, Mano de sapo
- Common Name
- Tusilla
- Family
- MORACEAE
- Grows well under partial or full shade in the understory. Groundcover under shade.
- The boiled root is used to cure diarrhea, dysentery, and stomachache. The slightly roasted and ground root is used to treat intestinal worms and parasites. The crushed root is mixed with water to treat the bites of snakes.
- Pollinated by small flies.
PROPAGATION: seeds, cuttings, division
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion