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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Margoso
Indication: abortifacient
Plant part used: ripe seeds
Method of Preparation: Boil a number of seeds in 3 glasses of water to produce 1 glass of decoction. Drink decoction.
Direction for use: Drink one glass a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ortiz; Rolando (Catanduanes; Virac; Gogon; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Catanduanes

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