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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Kumintang
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil the leaves and drink as tea.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 1 glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Constanga; Francisco (Maguindanao; Parang; Notre Dame; Town Site; ) & (b) Berllanas; Rosita (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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