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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amargoso
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves and take the juice.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Marquez; Lydia (Antique; ; ; ) & (b) Lacquia; Adela (Antique; Dao; Abaca; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Antique

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