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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: Pandanggera (K. Bis.)
Indication: cancer
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: agua tiempo
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Mano; Rosario (Antique; Lawa-an; Fiscador; ) & (b) Ungsod; Vicente (Antique; Bugasong; Zaragosa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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