- 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