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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Kalabasa (Filipino); Squash; Winter squash (English)
Local name: Kalabasa
Indication: ulcer
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Boil fruit in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 1 glass decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Melitante; Rosita (Leyte; Palo; Brgy. Naga-Naga; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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