- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
- Common name:
- Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
- Local name:
- Paliya
- Indication:
- appendicitis
- Plant part used:
- leaves
- Method of Preparation:
- Crush a handful of leaves and squeeze to collect juice. Add 1/2 glass of water and drink.
- Direction for use:
- Adults: 1/2 glass before meal 3x a day.
- Additional information:
- Not provided
- Informant:
- Malli; Bahad (Sulu; Siasi; South Laod; )
- Place gathered:
- Not provided
- Gathered by / Date gathered:
- Not provided
- Abstracted by:
- Not provided
- Date abstracted:
- Not provided
- Province:
- Sulu