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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Parya (Ilk.)
Indication: beri-beri
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves to express out juice. Add a little amount of vinegar to the juice. Use this to massage the body.
Direction for use: Adults: do it twice a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Saciana; Andres (Cagayan; Mira; Sanchez; Centro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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