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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: Ditan
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Oriental Mindoro

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