Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Alstonia scholaris(L.) R. Br. Print

Back

Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dalipawen
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 pcs. reg. sized in 1 gallon of water. Use for bathing.
Direction for use: Adult: Take a bath with decoction everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Desamito; Candido (Ifugao; Lamut; Mabatobato; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ifugao

Back