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Lagenaria siceraria(Molina) Standl. Print

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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Upo (Filipino); Bottlegourd (English)
Local name: Upo
Indication: gonorrhea
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Cut fruits into pieces and boil in water. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 6-8 glasses of decoction daily.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Banda; Placido (Quezon; San Francisco; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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