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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: to ease child delivery
Plant part used: top leaves
Method of Preparation: Chew top leaves and swallow.
Direction for use: Adults: Chew as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Gutierrez; Alejandro (Quezon; Baler; Bgry. Buhangin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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