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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: Dalipaweng
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a piece of bark in 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Kibatay; Felicito (Bontoc; Tadian; Brgy. Sumadel; ) (b) Inchan; Edward (Bontoc; Sadanga; Brgy. Belwang; ) & (c ) Baguingan; Gregorio (Bontoc; Sadanga; Brgy. Belwang; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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