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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 (white flower)
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 roots in 1 liter of water.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 cup 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Jimenez; Pamfila (Quezon; Poblacion; Brgy. 5; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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