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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dita
Indication: cough
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 top fresh leaves in just enough water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 2 - 3 glasses anytime.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Serrano; Emeterio (Quezon; Atimonan; ; 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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