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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 (K. Bis.)
Indication: boil
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush leaves and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Erispe; Rosalinda (Antique; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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