Luffa aegyptiacaMill.
 
Luffa aegyptiacaMill.
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Family:
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name:
Patola (Filipino); Sponge gourd (English)
Local name:
Sikwa (Vis.)
Indication:
high blood pressure
Plant part used:
leaves/ fruits
Method of Preparation:
Cook as an ordinary vegetable dish.
Direction for use:
Adults: Eat as desired.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
(a) Estimo; Jacinta (Zamboanga; Dipolog City; Olingan; ) & (b) Lirio; Digna (Zamboanga; Dipolog City; Elem.Sch.; Olingan)
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Zamboanga