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Family (a) Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns (b) Not provided
Common name: (a) Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English) (b) Dug-dugay
Local name: (a) Dita with (b) dug-dugay
Indication: pasma
Plant part used: (a) latex (b) top leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves as produce juice. Add latex and water to produce 1/2 glass of mixture.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 2 spoonful of mixture once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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