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 |