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Alstonia scholaris(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Andarayon
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 2 glasses decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tapino; Juan (Cagayan; Pamplona; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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