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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Kumintang (Waray)
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adolescent and above: Drink1/2 glass decoction daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Amos; Paz (Samar; West; Brgy.no. 6 Wright; ) & (b) Bintabal; Teribio (Samar; Jiabong; Catalina; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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