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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Kalatsutsi (Filipino); Temple flower; Frangipani; Templetree (English)
Local name: Calachuchi
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 cup 3x a day. Children: Drink 2 tbsp. 3x a day. Precaution: Pregnant women are warned in taking the decoction. May cause abortion.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Leon; Catalino (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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