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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: roots
Method of Preparation: Boil roots in just enough of water and drink the decoction.
Direction for use: Adults/Adolescent: Drink 1/2 cup once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Corpuz; Juanito (Quezon; Infanta; Brgy. Paliway; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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