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Eleocharis tuberosa Chinese water chestnut (1 Page of 5) The Eleocharis tuberosa plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, to Australia. It is a member of the Cyperaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese water chestnut. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. dulcis. Heliocharis tuberosa. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Eleocharis tuberosa Common Name: Chinese water chestnut Family: Cyperaceae Author: Schult. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: Habitat: Marshy land and shallow water[200]. The edges of seasonal swamps in Australia[193].
Medicinal Information: The plant is used to treat a number of ailments including abdominal pain, amenorrhoea, hernia and liver problems[218].
The expressed juice of the tuber is bactericidal[218].
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