Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
Local name: |
Amargoso or poliya |
Indication: |
burns |
Plant part used: |
fruit |
Method of Preparation: |
Soak 1 cup of fruit in a bottle of coconut oil. Heat. Let it stand for 2 weeks. Transfer the infusion into other bottles. Rub on affected area. |
Direction for use: |
As needed. |
Additional information: |
Not provided |
Informant: |
Bermesa; Jinie (Cebu; ; ; ) |
Place gathered: |
Not provided |
Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
Province: |
Cebu |