Bitter gourd

Bitter gourd

Momordica charantia

Diabetes

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Diabetes. Preparation: Cooked (lutuon). Part used: Fruit (bunga)

Preparation

Cooked (lutuon)

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, MABINAY, Not provided

Research

Negros Oriental State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health( Ata Tribe in Bais City and Mabinay, Negros Oriental)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Momordica charantia
Local Name
Bitter gourd
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Category
Diabetes
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026