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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: Cook. Eat as vegetable.
Direction for use: As desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Esperanza; Fidela (Surigao del Norte; Sison; Brgy. San Pablo; ) & (b) Dua; Pablita (Surigao del Norte; Placer; Brgy. Sta. Cruz; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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