Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
Local name: |
Parya (Ilk.) |
Indication: |
carminative |
Plant part used: |
leaves |
Method of Preparation: |
Extract the juice from the handful of leaves. Mix juice with egg white and apply as poultice on the stomach. |
Direction for use: |
All ages: as needed. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Ablug; Anita (Cagayan; Aparri; Brgy. San Antonio; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Cagayan |