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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: Dita
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful size of bark in a glass of water until 1/2 glass remains. Drink the solution.
Direction for use: Adult/children: 1/2 glass 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: de Galicia; Eduardo (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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