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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Kalatsutsi (Filipino); Temple flower; Frangipani; Templetree (English)
Local name: Karoche (R. Bis.)
Indication: for abortion
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Chop a piece of bark and boil in 2 glasses of water to produce a glass of decoction. Drop one centavo coin in the glass.
Direction for use: Females: Drink 1/2 glass of the decoction daily until abortion occurs.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Rivas; Santo (Romblon; San Fernando; Brgy. Otod; ) & (b) Rubia; Valentin (Romblon; Sibuyan Island; San Fernando; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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