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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: Dalipawan
Indication: trangkaso
Plant part used: leaves and roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of each parts in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Children: 2-3 tbsp. once a day. Adults: 1 cup 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Patot; Sagumay (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; ; ) (b) Pajo; Juanita (Nueva Viscaya; Villaverde; Bintawan; ) & (c ) Yatiwag; Tostos (Nueva Viscaya; Kayana Central; Banaw; )
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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