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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amargoso
Indication: stomachache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Squeeze leaves and take 1 tbsp. 2x a day.
Direction for use: Adults: take 1 tbsp. 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Pinto; Purifiria (Maguindanao; Cotabato; Tenoryo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Maguindanao

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