| Family |
Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes |
| Common name: |
Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English) |
| Local name: |
Palia |
| Indication: |
hernia |
| Plant part used: |
leaves |
| Method of Preparation: |
Pound fresh leaves to collect juice. Rub juice on testes before and after sleeping. |
| 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 |
