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Family Cucurbitaceae gourds; squashes; citrouilles; gourdes
Common name: Ampalaya (Filipino); Bittergourd; Balsampear (English)
Local name: Ampalaya or margoso or poliya
Indication: low blood pressure
Plant part used: fruit
Method of Preparation: Cook and eat.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lunar; Marcelo (Marinduque; Boac; Laylay; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Marinduque

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