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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Sampaliya
Indication: anemia
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Cook leaves and eat as vegetable.
Direction for use: Eat cook leaves 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Asuncion; Cipriano (South Cotabato; Tupi; Palian; ) (b) Relleason; Ester (South Cotabato; Sto. Nino; Lopez Jaena; ) & (c ) Masay; Marianita (South Cotabato; Marbel; Koronadal; Caloocan)
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: South Cotabato

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