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(a) Alstonia scholaris(L.) R. Br. (b) Eucalyptus globulusLabill. Print

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Family (a) Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns (b) Myrtaceae myrtles; myrtaces; myrtles; myrtaces
Common name: (a) Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English); Dalipawen (Iloko) (b) Eucalyptus-leaves; Blue-gum eucalyptus; Tasmanian bluegum (English)
Local name: (a) Dalipawen with (b) calyptus leaves
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: fresh bark
Method of Preparation: Boil the bark 2'x 2' with 4 1/2 glasses of water mix with 3 leaves of calyptus and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Child: Drink 1/2 glass a day. Adolescent/adult: Drink 1 glassful 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Castro; Victor (Ifugao; Lamut; Mabatobato; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

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