| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
| Local name: |
Amapalayang-ligaw or ampalaya |
| Indication: |
pulmonary disease |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound leaves; collect juice and add egg yolk. Mix thoroughly and place on pieces of cloth. Use as poultice on chest and back. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: Apply as needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Forneste; Justino (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Poblacion; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Quezon |
