Upo (Tag.)
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.
KidneyVine Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are alternately arranged, simple, blade broadly ovate to kidney-shaped and dark green in color. Flowers: Flowers unisexual, solitary in leaf axils, regular, 5-m up to 15 cm in diameter; receptacle tube obconic-cylindrical, 1–1.5 cm long, lobes remote, petals free Fruits: Fruits are smooth, light green skin when young, when matured, yellow or light brown.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Kontra kikwan (Prevent Miscarriage). Preparation: Kumang anam a matwang bulung ning opu tsaka la luglugan keng danum. (Wash 6 pieces of old leaves of Opu.). Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Kumang anam a matwang bulung ning opu tsaka la luglugan keng danum. (Wash 6 pieces of old leaves of Opu.)
Location & Habitat
REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, MAGALANG, Terrestrial
Research
Pampanga State Agricultural University: Documentation of Traditonal Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health among Ayta Communities in Pampanga
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.
- Local Name
- Upo (Tag.)
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Category
- Kidney
- Collected By
- Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
- Date Collected
- Nov 28, 2019
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