Lexicon:Polypody of the oak
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| Term: | polypody of the oak |
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| References: | The Mauritius Command, page 190 Desolation Island, page 90 |
| Meaning: | A fern whose dried root is used as a mild laxative, a tonic for dyspepsia and loss of appetite. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
