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Catharanthus roseus(L.) G. Don Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Rosas de baybalon
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in enough water. Add 1 tbsp. Of sugar. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adult: 1/2 glass a day for 3 consecutive days.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Barafia; Felicitas (Sultan Kudarat; Isulan; Poblacion; ) (b) Ramillo; Julieta (Sultan Kudarat; Tawrong; ; Bo. Apilaldo) & (c ) dela Torre; Rosalinda (Sultan Kudarat; Tawrong; ; Bo. San Antonio)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sultan Kudarat

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