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(a) Leucaena leucocephala(Lam.) de Wit (b) Momordica charantiaL. Print

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Family (a) Fabaceae peas; legumes (b) Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: (a) Ipil-ipil (Filipino); White leadtree (English) (b) Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: (a) Ipil-ipil mix with (b) ampalaya
Indication: dewormer
Plant part used: (a) leaves (b) seeds
Method of Preparation: Cook a handful of seeds for 2 hours until soft. Add ampalaya leaves.
Direction for use: As desired.
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: Lanao del Norte

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