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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Bintang (Bis.)
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: roots and leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil roots and leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Higamgam; Agrifina (Agusan del Norte; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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