(a) Momordica charantiaL. (b) Capsicum annuum var. annuumL.
 
(a) Momordica charantiaL. (b) Capsicum annuum var. annuumL.
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Family:
(a) Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes (b) Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name:
(a) Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) (b) Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name:
(a) Paliya (b) Lara
Indication:
toothache
Plant part used:
(a) leaves (b) leaves
Method of Preparation:
Crush leaves of both plants. Insert as fillers on the aching tooth.
Direction for use:
All ages: As needed.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Malli; Bahad (Sulu; Siasi; South Laod; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Sulu