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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Kumintang
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil plenty of roots in just enough water and drink.
Direction for use: Adult (women): Drink 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Garcia; Felizer (Bohol; ; ; ) (b) Bunlot; Efipanio (Bohol; ; ; ) & (c ) Torres; Juanito (Bohol; Calape; Tultugan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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