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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Chichirica
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 7 - 9 leaves in just enough water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gutierrez; Alejandro (Quezon; Baler; Bgry. Buhangin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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