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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Palya
Indication: gas pain
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil enough leaves. Squeeze out the juice. Drink.
Direction for use: Children: Take 1 tsp. 3x a day. Adult: Take 2 tsp. decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Miranda; Lucio (Pangasinan; Lingayen; Brgy. Tonton; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Pangasinan

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