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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Paria
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves to extract juice. Add water and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Blando; Pacita (Nueva Viscaya; Dupax del Norte; Apayaw; Mungia; ) & (b) Lantion; Emilio (Nueva Viscaya; Bayombong; Masoa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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