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Family (a) Moraceae (b) Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: (a) Hauili (Filipino) (b) Patolang bilog (Filipino); Sponge gourd (English)
Local name: (a) Raya-raya (Ilk.) mix with (b) tabaw-tabaw
Indication: balisawsaw
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves. Mix with crushed fruit of Tabaw-tabaw. Mix with basi then apply as poultice at the lower portion of the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lahip; Marcelo (Ilocos Norte; Sarrat; San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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