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Calotropis gigantea(L.) W.T. Aiton Print

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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Kapal-kapal (Filipino); Giant milkweed (English)
Local name: Botong
Indication: dysmenorrhea
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots and drink decoction.
Direction for use: 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cawaling; Marcelino (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; ) & (b) Mata; Florida (Aklan; Makato; Cayangwan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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