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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Apat-apat or kumintang
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful roots in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/4 glass decoction every 3 hours. Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction every 3 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Legason; Lazaro (Negros Occidental; La Castellana; ; ) (b) Pajarillo; Delia (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy VI; ) (c ) Sipida; Anania (Negros Occidental; Bacolod City; S. Suriaga; ) (d) Tafgar; Geromina (Negros Occidental; Padilla; Moises; ) & (e) Tortosa; Wilfredo (Negros Occidental; Binalbagan; San Teodoro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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