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Alstonia scholaris(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dalipaweng (Ilk.)
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil the bark in 5 cups of water to produce 3 cups. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1 cup decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paclibon; Leona (Cagayan; Mira; Sanchez; Centro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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