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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Kalabasa (Filipino); Squash; Winter squash (English)
Local name: Ton-tok (Ilk.)
Indication: chest and back pains
Plant part used: young leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat gently the young leaves; and apply as poultice on chest and back.
Direction for use: As need arises.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Guddaran; Antonino (Cagayan; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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