| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
| Local name: |
Paria |
| Indication: |
emetic |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound a handful of leaves. Extract juice and drink. |
| Direction for use: |
Children: 1 tsp. a day.
Adult: 3-4 tsp. a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) de Leon; Esequias (Nueva Viscaya; Bambang; Banggot; ) (b) Suyat; Francisca (Nueva Viscaya; Aritao; Bone South; ) & (c ) Patot; Sagumay (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; ; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Nueva Vizcaya |
