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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: vomiting of blood
Plant part used: fruits
Method of Preparation: Pound enough of each leaves and poultice to the chest.
Direction for use: Adult/children: apply once.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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