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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Patolang bilog (Filipino); Sponge gourd (English)
Local name: Kabatiti
Indication: skin diseases
Plant part used: fresh leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 9 leaves in 2 - 3 cups of water and use it for cleansing the affected area.
Direction for use: All ages: Do it 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Denasmara; Nicolas (Quezon; Burderos; Brgy. Cabungalunan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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