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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya
Indication: earache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze a handful of leaves. Extract juice. Dip a feather to the juice and apply directly to the affected ear.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rotoni; Gomer (Romblon; Sibuyan Island; Cajidiocan; Brgy. Sugod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Romblon

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