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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dita
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil chopped bark in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mercado; Esperanza (Leyte; Tanauan; Brgy. Canramos; ) & (b) Paminano; Lilia (Leyte; Burawen; Brgy. Marbebe; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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