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Family Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
Common name: Tsitsirika (Filipino); Madagascar periwinkle (English)
Local name: San Vicente (Ilk.)
Indication: hypertension
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil 2 handfuls of roots in 3 cups of water to make 1 cup decoction. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 1 glass decoction once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guillen; Felicismo (Cagayan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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