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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Kumintang or Apat-apat
Indication: dysmenorrhea
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/4 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Laure; Victoria (Siquijor; Maria; Kabalasan; ) & (b) Buca; Rufo (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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