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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: Sirsirika
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound the roots and insert or fillers on affected tooth.
Direction for use: Not provided
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Napalinga; Apolonia (Negros Occidental; Hinigaran; Namunga; )
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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