Pistia stratiotes
Pistia stratiotes
(water lettuce)
Plants
Cryptogenic

Impact ID2852
Impact TypeHuman Health
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionPistia stratoides is used as an herbal medicine in many countries. Its is commonly used as an antiseptic, antitubercular, and antidysentric
Reference33795
Great Lakes RegionNo
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