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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Kalabasa (Filipino); Squash; Winter squash (English)
Local name: Kalabasa
Indication: polio
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves and apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: Children: Apply leaves 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Paminano; Lilia (Leyte; Burawen; Brgy. Marbebe; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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