- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
- Common name:
- Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
- Local name:
- Palia
- Indication:
- hernia
- Plant part used:
- leaves
- Method of Preparation:
- Pound fresh leaves to collect juice. Rub juice on testes before and after sleeping.
- Direction for use:
- All ages: As needed.
- Additional information:
- Not provided
- Informant:
- Balasi; Meliton (Siquijor; Lazi; Gabayan; )
- Place gathered:
- Not provided
- Gathered by / Date gathered:
- Not provided
- Abstracted by:
- Not provided
- Date abstracted:
- Not provided
- Province:
- Siquijor