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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. var. chiehqua How

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet and bland*.

Actions and indications: Allays thirst and engenders liquid; expels summer heat, fortifies the spleen, and disinhibits intestines.*

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