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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: Chichirica
Indication: toothache
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark and insert as fillers on the affected tooth.
Direction for use: Adults: as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tarroja; Aurora (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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