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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Marigoso
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves and collect juice. Drink the juice.
Direction for use: Child: Take 1 tsp. juice. Adolescents/Adults: Take 1/8 glass juice once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sorsogon

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