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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Paliya (Surigainon)
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a bunchful of leaves. Squeeze out the juice and drink.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Patosa; Elena (Surigao del Norte; Clever; Brgy. Daiyan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Surigao del Norte

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