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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Amargoso
Indication: prickly heat
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Crushed leaves and rubbed over the body.
Direction for use: As necessary.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Sablaon; Quirina (Aklan; Tangalan; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Aklan

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