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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66989
Collected with  
Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
County  
Locality Jera 10 km north of Saraguro. Information of local name and use: Maríe Christine Bermeo, Saraguro-indian.
Coordinates 3° 24' S 79° 14' W
Minimum elevation (m) 2400
Maximum elevation (m) 2400
Start date 1989/02/16
End date 1989/02/16
Family Asteraceae
Identification Asteraceae
Determined by Harley,R.M.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Herb. Vernacular name: sacha shishicama. Use: medicine for "dolor de aire" (spanish term): a dressing is made for the head. For cystitis and ache in the lower part of the back: a dressing is used, or a decoction is drunk. For children, to get the heat: massage together with the plant, sheepfat and cocoa butter.

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