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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya or margoso or poliya
Indication: sore eyes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound and extract juice. Drop to the eyes.
Direction for use: Adult/children: 2x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Palaez; Macario (Marinduque; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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