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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: Dirita
Indication: boil
Plant part used: latex
Method of Preparation: Collect latex and apply on boils.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ritual; Angel (Quezon; Aurora; San Luis; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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