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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Kalabasa (Filipino); Squash; Winter squash (English)
Local name: Kambasa (Waray)
Indication: deafness
Plant part used: stem
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves and apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: Children: Apply leaves 3 x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sanchez; Ernesto (Nueva Ecija; San Jose City; EscobarSt.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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