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GASTRONOMIC USE
AND OTHER USES
Species of Typha have few uses for economic
purposes, although the tubers are edible and have
been used as food by indigenous peoples, notably in
North America.
MEDICINAL USE
To cure, prevent illness.
They can be valuable components of constructed
wetlands, for the purpose of wastewater cleanup, as
they are efficient at accumulating heavy metals and
also in removing nutrients and oils.
Typha vegetation plays a very important role in
wetland ecology at sites where it occurs, by providing
food, shelter and nesting sites for waterfowl, fish
Infections as the bad of eye.
and other wildlife.
The Thypa angustifolia is used to make mats, chairs,
furniture, wallets, baskets, hats, and nets to
transport water containers such as pitchers, carafes
and jars. Some legends indicate that Manco Cápac
wore totora earmuffs as a personal adornment.
The fruits are vitaminics, tonics, anticancer,
hepatoprotective, promote hair growth and
prevent ischemic processes.