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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Dita (Filipino); Bitter bark (English)
Local name: Dita
Indication: irregular menstruation
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Romagera; Rosario (Lanao del Norte; Kapatagan; Botagon; ) & (b) Papasin; Magno (Lanao del Norte; Baroy; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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