- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
- Common name:
- Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
- Local name:
- Amargoso or poliya
- Indication:
- smallpox
- Plant part used:
- leaves
- Method of Preparation:
- Pound leaves. Extract juice. Rub juice over the skin.
- Direction for use:
- As needed.
- Additional information:
- Not provided
- Informant:
- Argate; Carina (Cebu; Cebu City; T.Padilla St.; )
- Place gathered:
- Not provided
- Gathered by / Date gathered:
- Not provided
- Abstracted by:
- Not provided
- Date abstracted:
- Not provided
- Province:
- Cebu