| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
| Local name: |
Ampalaya |
| Indication: |
emetic |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound a handful of leaves. Extract juice. Drink. |
| Direction for use: |
Adults: 3 - 4 tbsp. once a day.
Children: 1/2 - 1 tbsp. once a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Osila; Stella (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Bayanihan; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Quezon |
