HERB           : Alstonia
BOTANICAL NAME : Alstonia Scholaris
SYNONYMS       : Dita, Bitter bark, devil's tree,
                 Pale mara, chhatim (India)
LOCALES FOUND  : Eastern Asia, India, Philippines,
                  Ceylon, Borneo. (Tropical rainForest)

Alstonia causes minor irritation of the genitals, in the
male it prolongs erection and delays orgasm, acting as
a general tonic & mild stimulant for the nerves and
circlulation. Except for use as an Aphrodisiac, it seems
to have no medicinal values.

CAUTIONS : Chlorogenic Acid, the primary active ingredient,
           is a universal allergen and acts as a bladder
           irritant.

Alstonia is usually prepared by crushing two grams of
the seeds and soaking them in two ounces of water overnight.
The following day the Liquid is strained and drunk to
produce the desired effect within a short period of time.
The body does build up a tolerance to this herb over time,
causing a need to increase the doseage over a period of
time. Caution is advised against over useage of this herb
in any short period of time.

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