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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Tsitsirika
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in 3 glasses of water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Soriano; Pacencia (Nueva Ecija; Carrangalan; Digdig; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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