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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dita
Indication: dysentery
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil the bark in 3 cups of water. Drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1/2 cup or 3 to 4 tbsp. once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ihapon; Marciana (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Ilog; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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