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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dita
Indication: kidney trouble
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 500 young leaves in 5 glasses of water for 2 hours. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Children: One-third glass before each meal. Adults: One-half glass before each meal.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ebal; Ambrosia Agtob (Lanao del Norte; Iligan City; Tag-ibo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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