Momordica charantiaL.
 
Momordica charantiaL.
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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