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Dita (Filipino), Blackboard tree (English)
Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br.
SkinTree Height: About 40 ft. Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Malaria. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough bark and cut into several pieces then boil.. Part used: Bark | Convulsion or febrile. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough bark and cut into several pieces then boil.. Part used: Bark | "Lamig". Preparation: Decoction: Get enough size of the bark and boil.. Part used: Bark | Malaria. Preparation: Get enough part of dita with sap.. Part used: Stem with sap
Preparation
Decoction: Get enough bark and cut into several pieces then boil. | Decoction: Get enough bark and cut into several pieces then boil. | Decoction: Get enough size of the bark and boil. | Get enough part of dita with sap.
Location & Habitat
MIMAROPA REGION, ORIENTAL MINDORO, BULALACAO (SAN PEDRO)
Research
University of the Philippines Manila: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health for Selected Ethnolinguistic Groups: The HANUNUO MANGYAN people of Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque and Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br.
- Local Name
- Dita (Filipino), Blackboard tree (English)
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy.