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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya (Ceb.)
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Burn leaves to ashes and apply on the affected skin.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: De Vidad; Concepcion Vda (Misamis Oriental; Pob. Gingoog City; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Misamis Oriental

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