Momordica charantiaL.
 
Momordica charantiaL.
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Family:
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name:
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name:
Paria
Indication:
skin diseases
Plant part used:
fresh leaves
Method of Preparation:
Crush and rub the juice of leaf in affected area.
Direction for use:
Applied once a day before sleeping.
Additional information:
Not provided
Informant:
Mayokyok; Maria (Bontoc; Mt. Province; Sagada; Tetepan Norte; )
Place gathered:
Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered:
Not provided
Abstracted by:
Not provided
Date abstracted:
Not provided
Province:
Bontoc