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(a) Momordica charantiaL. (b) Leucaena leucocephala(Lam.) de Wit Print

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Family (a) Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes (b) Fabaceae peas; legumes
Common name: (a) Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) (b) Ipil-ipil (Filipino); White leadtree (English)
Local name: (a) Ampalaya mix with (b) ipil-ipil
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) seeds
Method of Preparation: Cook a handful of seeds for 2 hours until soft. Add ampalaya leaves.
Direction for use: As desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Balicuatro; Cristobal (Lanao del Norte; Linamon; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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