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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: San Vicente (Ilk.)
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Make an infusion of 4 roots in 1 glass of water. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tapino; Juan (Cagayan; Pamplona; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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