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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Bita
Indication: varicose veins
Plant part used: wood
Method of Preparation: Boil wood and use as hot compress to swollen veins
Direction for use: Adults: Apply as needed or every afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Padilla; Leoncia (Capiz; Roxas City; 105 Burgos St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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