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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amargoso or poliya
Indication: smallpox
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves. Extract juice. Rub juice over the skin.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Argate; Carina (Cebu; Cebu City; T.Padilla St.; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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