| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
| Local name: |
Amapalayang-ligaw or ampalaya |
| Indication: |
hemorrhoid |
| Plant part used: |
vines & leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil vine and leaves. Add powdered egg shell. Use boiled leaves as poultice on the anus. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: Apply as needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Monterey; Basilio (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Tungko; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Quezon |
