| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
| Local name: |
Ampalaya |
| Indication: |
cough |
| Plant part used: |
fresh leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil 7 leaves in a glass of water. Cool decoction before drinking. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: As needed or drink 1 glass twice a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
(a) Vidal; Alberto (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Pakiing; ) & (b) Monterey; Basilio (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Tungko; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Quezon |
