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Family (a) Not provided (b) Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: (a) Not provided (b) Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: (a) Pandangara(Vis.) mix with (b) chichirica
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply on the stomach.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply poultice once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aranza; Miguel (Zamboanga; Basilan City; Isabela; Lanote; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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