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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: Kumintang
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil leaves in water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Adaptar; Eva (Bohol; Baclayon; Tagihon; ) & (b) Omak; Paula (Bohol; Bilar; Roxas; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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