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:
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:
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Date abstracted:
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Province:
Zamboanga