Only one of the 10 was identified for lowering blood sugar in diabetics — the bitter-tasting vegetable Momordica charantia linn, locally known as ampalaya. Unknown to many Filipinos, recent ...

The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a circular reinstating ampalaya (scientific name momordica charantia, L.) or bitter gourd as a scientifically validated herbal medicinal plant that can ...

Ampalaya (bitter melon) is one of the most popular vegetables in the Philippines, but it is no secret that there are people who are not a fan of its taste. Nonetheless, there are still those who ...