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Alstonia scholaris(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dita
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: bark and leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction of bark and leaves (small quantity) in 2 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Adult: Drink 1 glass of decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Medina; Igmidio (Bataan; Mariveles; ; Bo. Milagrosa) & (b) Caparas; Nemesio (Bataan; Balanga; ; Bo. Cupang)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bataan

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