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Catharanthus roseus(L.) G. Don Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: Periwinkle
Indication: hemorrhoid
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Apply leaves as poultice on the anus.
Direction for use: Adults: Do it as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Palo; Francisca (Quezon; ; Brgy. Mascari??_a; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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