- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
- Common name:
- Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
- Local name:
- Amapalayang-ligaw or ampalaya
- Indication:
- antipyretic
- Plant part used:
- ripe fruits
- Method of Preparation:
- Slice the ripe fruits into small pieces and soak in coconut oil. Expose it under the sun.
- Direction for use:
- Children: Drink 1 tsp. 3x a day.
Adults: Drink 1 tbsp. 3x a day.
- Additional information:
- Not provided
- Informant:
- Monterey; Basilio (Quezon; Tayabas; Brgy. Tungko; )
- Place gathered:
- Not provided
- Gathered by / Date gathered:
- Not provided
- Abstracted by:
- Not provided
- Date abstracted:
- Not provided
- Province:
- Quezon