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Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia

Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health and the TKDL.

All 1660 Respiratory 275 Kidney 98 Diabetes 34 Antiseptic 157 Skin 557 Digestive 94 Parasitic 4 Joint 38 Cardiovascular 22 Pain Relief 74

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Ampalaya

Momordica charantia, known as bitter melon, is a tropical vine widely cultivated for its edible fruit.

Respiratory

Ampalaya, ampalaya wild (Bis.)

Momordica charantia L.

Vine Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

Skin

Bitter Melon or Bitter Gourd (Engl.), Ampalaya (Tag.)

Momordica charantia L.

Herbaceous vine and climb with the aid of tendrils Height: up to 5 m (2) Leaves: Alternately arranged simple leaves that...

Respiratory

Ampalaya, ampalaya wild (Bis.)

Momordica charantia L.

Vine Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

Respiratory

Ampalaya (Tag.), Ampalayang-ligaw (Tag.)Bitter gourd (Engl.), Wild Bitter Gourd (Engl.)

Momordica charantia L.

Vine/Climber Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are carried singly along the stem, foliage, has an unpleasant smell whe...

Kidney

Ampalaya (Tag.)

Momordica charantia L.

Vine/Climber Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are carried singly along the stem, foliage, has an unpleasant smell whe...

Diabetes

Ampalaya (Tag.)

Momoridca charantia Linn.

A climbing vine, narly or quite smooth, annual vine. Height: Grows up to 5 meters high. Leaves: Leaves are 2.5 to 10 cen...

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