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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amargoso (Ceb.)
Indication: ringworm
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves and rub around the affected part of the body.
Direction for use: All ages: apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rosales; Pedro (Agusan del Norte; Butuan City; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Agusan del Norte

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