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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: Dita
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: leaves; bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 5 leaves and a piece of bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Yongod; Julian (Siquijor; E. Villanueva; Camugao; ) & (b) Baca; Rufu (Siquijor; Larena; Sandugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Siquijor

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