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 |