Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

(a) Momordica charantiaL. (b) Moringa oleiferaLam. (c ) Colocasia esculenta(L.) Schott Print

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Family (a) Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes (b) Moringaceae moringas (c ) Araceae Arums
Common name: (a) Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) (b) Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English) (c) Gabi (Filipino); Taro; Coco yam; Wild taro (English)
Local name: (a) Amargoso (b) malunggay (c) abalong
Indication: anemia
Plant part used: (a) fruits (b) leaves (c) stem
Method of Preparation: Serve as vegetable.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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