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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Sistsirika
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves in enough water to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Zafe; Remedios (Catanduanes; San Andres; Lictin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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