| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
| Local name: |
Ampalaya |
| Indication: |
irregular menstruation |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil a handful of leaves to produce a decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adolescent and above: Drink 1/2 tsp. Daily during the expected days of menstruation. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Abaracoso; Francisco (Samar; Hinabanga; Brgy. Limnao; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Samar |
