| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
| Local name: |
Palia |
| Indication: |
stomachache |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Make salad out of young leaves. Add salt. Eat salad until tolerated. |
| Direction for use: |
All ages: As needed. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Balasi; Meliton (Siquijor; Lazi; Gabayan; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Siquijor |
