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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Kalatsutsi (Filipino); Temple flower; Frangipani; Templetree (English)
Local name: Kalachuchi
Indication: skin diseases or itches
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Chop bark. Cook in oil. Apply as lotion on affected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Macabodbod; Conrado (Bohol; Bilar; Zamora; ) & (b) Pagud; Efipanio (Bohol; Loay; Kalbayo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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