| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
| Local name: |
Amargoso or poliya |
| Indication: |
fever |
| 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 |
