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Calotropis gigantea(L.) W.T. Aiton Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Kapal-kapal (Filipino); Giant milkweed (English)
Local name: Botong
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice leaves on stomach.
Direction for use: 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Malumen; Maternidad (Aklan; Madalag; Pang-itan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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