Luffa aegyptiacaMill.
 
Luffa aegyptiacaMill.
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Family:
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name:
Patola (Filipino); Sponge gourd (English)
Local name:
Patola
Indication:
high blood pressure
Plant part used:
fruit
Method of Preparation:
Boil a peeled fruit with salt.
Direction for use:
Adults: Eat one fruit 3x a day.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Rivas; Santo (Romblon; San Fernando; Brgy. Otod; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
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Date abstracted:
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Province:
Romblon