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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: stomachache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction and drink.
Direction for use: Adult: 1/2 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Nastor; Feliciano (South Cotabato; Tantangan; San Felipe Old; ) & (b) Nastor; Benito (South Cotabato; Tantangan; Dumadail; )
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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