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Patete

Maori name: Patete

Common name: Seven Finger

Botanical name: Schefflera digitata

Patete is a common shrub that can be found in

woody areas of New Zealand.

Sap from the patate plant was used to for

treating coldsores.

The bark of the west side of the tree and the sap were mixed together with water to create a lotion to treat athletes foot .

Patate leaves were boiled and given by mouth as a slimming agent.

Patate root is used as a teething remedy for young children.