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Momordica cochinchinensis(Lour.) Spreng. Print

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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Patolang-uak (Filipino); Balsampear (English)
Local name: Tambalusan (Il. Bis.)
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Scrape bark and mix with mother's milk. Drop this into the eye.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 2 drops as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Tamson; Sofronia (Iloilo; Guimaras; Jordan; Sta. Teresa; Brgy. Bulanbulan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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