Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
Local name: |
Ampalaya |
Indication: |
colic |
Plant part used: |
leaves |
Method of Preparation: |
Wrap a handful of leaves in banana leaf and heat over live charcoal. Apply on the stomach. |
Direction for use: |
All ages: Apply as needed. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Castillo; Maria (Palawan; Narra; ; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Palawan |