(a) Ficus septica Burm.f. (b) Luffa aegyptiacaMill.
 
(a) Ficus septica Burm.f. (b) Luffa aegyptiacaMill.
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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