Catharanthus roseus(L.) G. Don
 
Catharanthus roseus(L.) G. Don
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Family:
Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name:
Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name:
Sambre or rosas de hapon
Indication:
tonic for newly delivered mother
Plant part used:
roots
Method of Preparation:
Boil a handful of roots in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction.
Direction for use:
Mothers: Drink 1/2 glass of decoction 2x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Ruado; Lita (Romblon; Sibuyan Island; San Fernando; Brgy. Otod; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Romblon