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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Patola (Filipino); Sponge gourd (English)
Local name: Patola
Indication: kulebra
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix 3 leaves with 1 tbsp. of vinegar and 1 tbsp. of aniel. But it on the affected area.
Direction for use: Children: Apply poultice just once. Repeat if necessary.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Cruz; Anicio (Zamboanga; Tugbungan; ; ) & (b) Aranza; Miguel (Zamboanga; Basilan City; Isabela; Lanote; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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