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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Bita
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 pieces of 2 inches bark in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Makahilas; Salud (Aklan; Numancia; Dungon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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