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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Parya (Ilk.)
Indication: cold
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Extract juice and mix with mother's milk. Drink.
Direction for use: Children: take 1 tbsp. 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Matiso; Natalia (Cagayan; Claveria; Mabnag; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cagayan

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