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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Kalatsutsi (Filipino); Temple flower; Frangipani; Templetree (English)
Local name: Kalatsutsi
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: dried leaves
Method of Preparation: Grind leaves into talc; wrap in a cigarette wrapper. Smoke.
Direction for use: Smoke 3-5 sticks a day or as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Osila; Stella (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Bayanihan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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