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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Kalatsutsi (Filipino); Temple flower; Frangipani; Templetree (English)
Local name: Kurasutsi
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil enough roots in 2 glasses of water to produce 1/2 glass decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Bumatay; Victoria (Nueva Viscaya; Bagabag; San Pedro; ) (b) Par; Juan (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; Osmena; ) (c ) Suyat; Francisca (Nueva Viscaya; Aritao; Bone South; ) & (d) Tidong; Herminia (Nueva Viscaya; Sta. Fe; Villaflores; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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