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Catharanthus roseus(L.) G. Don Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Chichirica
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Decoction of leaves. Drink.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Villanueva; Virginia (Aklan; Kalibo; C. Roldan St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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