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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: Hagdang uak
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Canete; Valeriano (Maguindanao; ; ; ) & (b) Illornas; Valeriano (Maguindanao; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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