| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
| Local name: |
Amargoso or poliya |
| Indication: |
pampasuka sa bagong silang na sanggol |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Extract juice. Drop on infant's mouth before he is given milk. |
| Direction for use: |
1/8 tsp. given on the 3rd day after birth. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Mazo; Natividad (Cebu; ; ; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Cebu |
