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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Paliya
Indication: appendicitis
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crush a handful of leaves and squeeze to collect juice. Add 1/2 glass of water and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass before meal 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Malli; Bahad (Sulu; Siasi; South Laod; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Sulu

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