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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amargoso
Indication: cold
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Extract juice from leaves and drink.
Direction for use: Adults: Take 1 tbsp. 2x a day. Children: Take 1/4 tsp. 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Barrios; Josefina (Capiz; Roxas City; 105 Burgos St.; ) & (b) Adorada; Patring (Capiz; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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