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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Kalabasa (Filipino); Squash; Winter squash (English)
Local name: Karabasa
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: flower/top leaves
Method of Preparation: Cook flowers/top leaves as a 'denengdeng or bulanglang'. Eat as viand.
Direction for use: All ages: As often as possible.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ngina; George (Bontoc; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bontoc

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