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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Patola (Filipino); Sponge gourd (English)
Local name: Patola
Indication: high blood pressure
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Boil a peeled fruit with salt.
Direction for use: Adults: Eat one fruit 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rivas; Santo (Romblon; San Fernando; Brgy. Otod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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