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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Patola (Filipino); Sponge gourd (English)
Local name: Sikwa
Indication: high blood pressure
Plant part used: fruits
Method of Preparation: Cook fruits and eat.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Argate; Carina (Cebu; ; ; ) & (b) Inot; Ignacia (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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