- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
- Common name:
- Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
- Local name:
- Ampalaya or Marigoso (Waray)
- Indication:
- vermifuge
- Plant part used:
- leaves
- Method of Preparation:
- Extract juice and drink.
- Direction for use:
- Adults: Drink juice as needed.
- Additional information:
- Not provided
- Informant:
- Mercado; Esperanza (Leyte; Tanauan; Brgy. Canramos; )
- Place gathered:
- Not provided
- Gathered by / Date gathered:
- Not provided
- Abstracted by:
- Not provided
- Date abstracted:
- Not provided
- Province:
- Leyte