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Alstonia scholaris(L.) R. Br. Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dita
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 pieces of bark in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 cup 3x a day before meals. Children: 3 - 4 tbsp. 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Aurellano; Montano (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Abuyon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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