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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amapalayang-ligaw or ampalaya
Indication: wounds
Plant part used: vines & leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound vines and leaves. Use this as poultice.
Direction for use: All ages: Change poultice every morning and afternoon.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Perera; Semon (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Ibabang Yuni; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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