Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
Local name: |
Ampalaya or Marigoso (Waray) |
Indication: |
asthma |
Plant part used: |
leaves |
Method of Preparation: |
Boil leaves in water to produce a decoction. |
Direction for use: |
Adults: Drink 1/2 glass decoction 3x a day. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Paminano; Lilia (Leyte; Burawen; Brgy. Marbebe; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Leyte |