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Bourreria ovata

(Bahama Strongback)

Boraginaceae

Traditional remedy or use: Remedy for oral inflammations, diarrhea and thrush. Considered an aphrodisiac. Wood was use for torches. Mixed with other plants to treat back pain, diarrhea, fever, headache, stiff limbs, low blood pressure and to calm the nerves.

Bourreria ovata

 

  Bourreria ovata

Bourreria ovata

 

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