Bangladesh:Ruellia
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Fotfoita (Muslim - Rajshahi)
| name | Ruellia tuberosa L. |
| Local Name | Fotfoita |
| Tribe (Info) | Muslim |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Rajshahi |
| Part(s) Used | Root, leaf |
| Ailment | Rheumatism. The roots and leaves of the plant are crushed in old water with 7 slices of ginger and flowers of Hibiscus rosa sinensis to make a paste. The paste is applied to areas of rheumatic pain twice daily for 7 days with a bandage made from white cloth. |
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| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
