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Catharanthus roseus(L.) G. Don Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Rosas de hapon
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil top leaves to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Milan; Bienvenido (Camarines Sur; Lagonoy; San Vicente; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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