| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Patola (Filipino); Sponge gourd (English) |
| Local name: |
Patola |
| Indication: |
swollen gums due to toothache |
| Plant part used: |
young leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Crush leaves and apply as poultice on the face. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: Apply as needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
delos Reyes; Lilia (Masbate; Milagros; Town Proper; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Masbate |
