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Catalogue Number: 471
Plant Name
6.01 MENISPERMACEAE Abuta rufescens
Entry Book Number
19.1853
Artefact Name
Wood
Vernacular Name
Iso Country
Not defined
TDWG Region
Not defined
Parts Held
Wood
Geography Description
Southern America
Uses
WoodUse: MEDICINES User: Man
TDWG use
MEDICINES
Storage
Woods size B
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Donor
Spruce, Richard
Donor No
148
Donor Date
12/03/1853
Donor Notes
Collector
Spruce, Richard
Collector No
Collection Notes
Collection Date
Exhibition
Expedition
Number Components
Publication
Notes:
Source: Museum Entry Book 1847-55, p 208: The bark and root are considered excellent remedies in disorders of the stomach and bowels, internal tumours, menstrual obstructions.
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