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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: Dita (Ceb.)
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in just enough water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sumampang; Sulficia (Misamis Oriental; Medina; Brgy. Lanao; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Misamis Oriental

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