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Old Dec 21, 2007, 08:11 PM
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Here's sumbal: http://encyclopedia.jrank.org/STE_SU...or_SUMBAL.html

Botanical Name: Adiantum venestum D.Don.

Synonym: Adiantum capillus-veneris

Family: Adiantaceae

Local Name: Sumbal

Common Names: Persoshan (U); Maiden Hair Fern (Eng.)

Habit: Shade and moisture loving small fern

Part Used: Fronds, whole plant

Local Uses: Ornamental, fronds are used for curing scorpion bites. Juice of the frond is expectorant, emetic and diuretic.

From: http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/jabba.htm
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