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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya
Indication: anthelmintic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound the leaves and collect the juice.
Direction for use: Children: Take 1/2 teaspoon once a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Enriquez; Nonoy (Negros Occidental; Victoria; Brgy II; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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