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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dita
Indication: varicose veins
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound the bark and squeeze out the juice. Add coconut oil and heat over flame. Rub on the affected part.
Direction for use: Adult: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Catindig; Sinay (Sorsogon; ;Brgy. Bitan-o; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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