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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amargoso
Indication: anemia
Plant part used: fruits and leaf tops
Method of Preparation: Eat fruits and leaves as vegetables.
Direction for use: All ages: Eat everyday.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Villanueva; Lolita (Capiz; Roxas City; Brgy. Tanque; ) & (b) Aman; Margarita (Capiz; Roxas City; Brgy. Tanque; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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