- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
- Common name:
- Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
- Local name:
- Ampalaya
- Indication:
- cough
- Plant part used:
- fresh leaves
- Method of Preparation:
- Boil 7 leaves in a glass of water. Cool decoction before drinking.
- Direction for use:
- All ages: As needed or drink 1 glass twice a day.
- Additional information:
- Not provided
- Informant:
- (a) Vidal; Alberto (Quezon; Mulanay; Brgy. Pakiing; ) & (b) 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