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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: Bida
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Pound the roots into fine pieces and infuse in cold water and drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Relleason; Ester (South Cotabato; Sto. Nino; Lopez Jaena; ) & (b) Nastor; Feliciano (South Cotabato; Tantangan; San Felipe Old; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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