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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: purgative
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in 2 to 3 cups of water and drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescents: Take 1/2 cup once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Vargas; Honorio (Quezon; General Nakar; Pamplona; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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