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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dita
Indication: skin diseases (allergy and eczema)
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound the bark. Fry in oil. Sieve and rub on the affected area(s).
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Fulledo; Prodencia (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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