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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: Bita
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil bark in 3 glasses of water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bansil; Herminia (Sultan Kudarat; Columbia; ; Bo. Damawate)
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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