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Catharanthus roseus(L.) G. Don Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: San Vicente
Indication: ulcer
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of roots in 2 glasses of water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Baguingan; Gregorio (Bontoc; Sadanga; Brgy. Belwang; ) & (b) Taclobao; Michael (Bontoc; Besao; Brgy. Kin-iway; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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