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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Paria
Indication: emetic
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound a handful of leaves. Extract juice and drink.
Direction for use: Children: 1 tsp. a day. Adult: 3-4 tsp. a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) de Leon; Esequias (Nueva Viscaya; Bambang; Banggot; ) (b) Suyat; Francisca (Nueva Viscaya; Aritao; Bone South; ) & (c ) Patot; Sagumay (Nueva Viscaya; Solano; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Nueva Vizcaya

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