
(MOMORDICA CHARANTIA), Also known as "bitter ground" or "bitter melon" in english. It is most known as a treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus) for the non-insulin dependent patients. Has been proven to be an effective herbal medicine for many ailments. The effectiveness of ampalaya as an herbal medicine has been tried and tested. Ampalaya is an alterantive medicine to help alleviate various ailments including diabetes liver problems and even HIV. It enhances immune system and fight infections.
Preparation: For coughs, fever, worms, diarrhea, and diabetes; juice the ampalaya leaves and drink a spoonful everyday. For further ailments; the fruit and the leavescan both be juiced and taken orally. For headaches, wounds, burns and skin diseases; apply warmed leaves to affected area. In large doses, pure ampalaya juice can be a purgative and abortifacient.