Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Momordica charantiaL. Print

Back

Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Margoso
Indication: cough
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil several corn hair in enough water to produce decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Agua tiempo.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Romero; Lilia (Catanduanes; San Andres; San Isidro; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

Back