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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: Laurel
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in enough water to produce decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink decoction a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Rodriguez; Elena (Pangasinan; Mapandan; Brgy. Torres; ) & (b) Ramirez; Alicia (Pangasinan; Mapandan; Brgy. Baloling; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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