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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amapalayang-ligaw or ampalaya
Indication: malaria
Plant part used: vines & leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil in water to produce a decoction.
Direction for use: Children: Drink 1 tsp. 3x a day. Adults: Drink 1 glass 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lojica; Vicente (Quezon; General Luna; Poblacion; Brgy. 5; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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