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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: whole plant
Method of Preparation: Eat whole plant raw.
Direction for use: All ages: Eat as desired.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Cruz; Anicio (Zamboanga; Tugbungan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Zamboanga

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