1. Diabetic
a metabolic dis order characterized by high blood sugar levels.
💧 Wash and finely chop 6 tablespoons of young ampalaya leaves.
🔥 Add them to 2 glasses of water. Boil the mixture in an uncovered pot for 15 minutes over low heat.
🌱 🫖Cool and strain.
🥣 Eating the fresh fruit (cooked) or its juice is also a common practice. Some blanch or soak the fruit in salt water before cooking to reduce bitterness.
2. Skin condition
includes eczema, rashes, wounds, sores, insect bites, and even acne.
🍂 Leaf and juice are applied directly to wounds for healing.
🧴 A paste made from the plant is applied to blisters and injuries.
| Age Group | Dosage (2 hours after supper) |
|---|---|
| Adults | : Drink 1/3 cup of the solution three times a day after meals. |
| Children (7–9 years) | : Drink 1/3 cup of the solution three times a day after meals. |
| Children (10–12 years) | : Drink 1/3 cup of the solution three times a day after meals. |
Possible allergic reactions in rare cases.
Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are taking medication for diabetes (to avoid hypoglycemia).
Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
- Ampalaya is a widely cultivated vegetable grown in backyard gardens, farms, and open fields around Sibuyan Island .
- Classification: Native