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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amargoso or poliya
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Soak 1 cup of fruit in a bottle of coconut oil. Heat. Let it stand for 2 weeks. Transfer the infusion into other bottles. Rub on affected area.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bermesa; Jinie (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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