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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Kalatsutsi (Filipino); Temple flower; Frangipani; Templetree (English)
Local name: Kalachuchi
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a piece of bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction daily until menstruation occurs.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) San Pablo; Rizalina (Camarines Sur; Naga City; Calanag; ) & (b) Fabricante; Eva (Camarines Sur; Calabanga; San Francisco; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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