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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amargoso with whole egg
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Extract juice of amapalaya. Mix with a beaten egg and drink.
Direction for use: 3x a day
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Not provided
Place gathered: Not provided
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Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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