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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves to extract juice.
Direction for use: Adults: Drink 2 tbsp. juice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Domingo; Florentino (Nueva Ecija; Carrangalan; Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Ecija

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