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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya
Indication: diarrhea
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Poultice leaves on the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Amazona; Lucio (Batangas; Mataas na Kahoy; ; Bo. San Sebastian)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Batangas

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