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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil a handful of leaves to produce decoction.
Direction for use: Adults: 1/2 glass every 3 hrs.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Analupa; Jose (Camarines Sur; Calabanga; San Francisco; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Camarines Sur

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