Ampalaya (bitter gourd)

Ampalaya (Momordica Charantia)

Ampalaya is a vegetable grown throughout the Philippines. It grows wild in the remote areas of Mt. Banahaw. As the English name suggests (bitter melon), the melon has a bitter taste due to the presence of momordicin. Ampalaya is also considered the best herbal medicines for its ability to help with liver problems, Diabetes and HIV.
Ampalaya are excellent sources of Vitamin B, iron, calcium, and phosphorus. It is also rich in beta carotene. All of it parts are consumable that can help to our body to protect from disease. Leaves are used for astringent to treat hemorrhoids and piles. Sap or juice of leaves used to treat skin problems. Pounded leaves used to treat for burns and scald. Fruits are used to treat for diabetes, stomach problems, cough and wounds. Ampalaya seeds and roots are used to treat urethral discharge, can be used to abort pregnancy. The flowers are used to treat asthma. Ampalaya is the best medicine for human health problems. But when the juice of ampalaya injected to the lab rats or other animals they will be toxin.

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Thesis Statement:
Ampalaya is a vegetable that have a very good source of nutrients that can help to our body.

Source: http://www.medicalhealthguide.com/articles/ampalaya.htm