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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amapalayang-ligaw or ampalaya
Indication: purgative
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves. Squeeze to extract juice. Add coconut milk.
Direction for use: All ages: Drink as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Eugenio; Arcadio (Quezon; Catanauan; Brgy. Ilayang Tagbakin; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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