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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya
Indication: colic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Wrap a handful of leaves in banana leaf and heat over live charcoal. Apply on the stomach.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Castillo; Maria (Palawan; Narra; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Palawan

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