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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: Rosas de baybalon
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass every morning.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bansil; Herminia (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Damawate) & (b) Francisco; Rodrigo (Sultan Kudarat; Esperanza; Brgy. Kamasi; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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