''Debregieasia saenab'', also known as ajilai, is a shrub that can reach a height of 1.5-2.4m. It has dark reddish branchlets and dark green leaves at mature form; the upper side of leaves are green and lower side are white-grey colour. It is an evergreen plant with edible fruit that can be used as a flavouring agent. Its stems are used for fibre and fuel wood. It is found in

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, the

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and

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. The powder form of leaves mixed with mustard oil is used for antifungal activity to curing skin rashes,

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(inflammation of the skin) and

eczema Dermatitis is inflammation of the Human skin, skin, typically characterized by itchiness, erythema, redness and a rash. In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become lichenification, thick ...

. The leaves of the plant are boiled in tea and used to alleviate

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saeneb Flora of Asia {{Urticaceae-stub