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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya
Indication: emetic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Extract juice. Drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 3 - 4 tbsp. once a day. Children: 1/2 - 1 tbsp. once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Osila; Stella (Quezon; San Narciso; Brgy. Bayanihan; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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