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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amargoso (Il. Bis)
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves to extract juice. Drink juice.
Direction for use: Children: 1 tsp. Adult: Take 1 tbsp.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Estares; Luz (Iloilo; Guimaras; Jorda; San Miguel; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Iloilo

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