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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dalipawan
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves. Wrap in a clean cloth. Poultice on the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Baluyan; Leticia (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Imugan; ) (b) Babagay; Luis (Nueva Viscaya; Quezon; Ron-rono; ) (c ) Pajo; Juanita (Nueva Viscaya; Villaverde; Bintawan; ) & (d) Patot; Sagumay (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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