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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Patola (Filipino); Sponge gourd (English)
Local name: Sikwa
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: fruits
Method of Preparation: Pound fruits. Extract juice. Drop to the eyes.
Direction for use: Every 3 hours.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dayte; Poncrasia (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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