The ampalaya plant is a tropical vine grown for its edible fruit. It has many names including bitter melon. All parts of the plant have long been used in folk medicine and research has found it has compounds that may help treat diabetes, infections, and cancer. It contains nutrients like vitamin C, iron, and beta-carotene. Traditionally, its fruit and leaves are eaten cooked, juiced, or used to make teas and supplements that provide potential health benefits.
The ampalaya plant is a tropical vine grown for its edible fruit. It has many names including bitter melon. All parts of the plant have long been used in folk medicine and research has found it has compounds that may help treat diabetes, infections, and cancer. It contains nutrients like vitamin C, iron, and beta-carotene. Traditionally, its fruit and leaves are eaten cooked, juiced, or used to make teas and supplements that provide potential health benefits.
The ampalaya plant is a tropical vine grown for its edible fruit. It has many names including bitter melon. All parts of the plant have long been used in folk medicine and research has found it has compounds that may help treat diabetes, infections, and cancer. It contains nutrients like vitamin C, iron, and beta-carotene. Traditionally, its fruit and leaves are eaten cooked, juiced, or used to make teas and supplements that provide potential health benefits.
The ampalaya plant is a tropical vine grown for its edible fruit. It has many names including bitter melon. All parts of the plant have long been used in folk medicine and research has found it has compounds that may help treat diabetes, infections, and cancer. It contains nutrients like vitamin C, iron, and beta-carotene. Traditionally, its fruit and leaves are eaten cooked, juiced, or used to make teas and supplements that provide potential health benefits.
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What Is Ampalaya
Scientific Name : Momordica Charantia
Common Names: Ampalaya, Bitter melon, papailla, melao de sao caetano, bittergourd, sorosi, a'ayib al maasi, assorossie, balsam apple, balsam pear, chin li chih, einrin gule !handan, fu"!ua, !arela, !'u !ua !urela, !or"!uey, !u gua, lai p'u t'ao, pa#a"a!i, salsamino, sorci, sorossi, sorossie, sorossies, pare, peria laut, peria Ampalaya Bitter Melon$Momordica charantia% also !no&n as Bitter Melon is a tropical and subtropical #ine of the family Cucurbitaceae, &idely gro&n in the Ama'on, Carribean, South east Asia such as (hilippines for its edible fruit) Ampalaya or bitter melon also !no&n as bitter gourd as the name implies has a bitter taste due to the presence of momordicin, and is belie#ed to be among the most bitter of all #egetables) Ampalaya Bitter Melon is a climbing #ine that gro&s up to *m, &ith tendrils up to +,cm) long) Amplaya lea#es are heart"shaped, *"-, cm across, cut into *". lobes) /ach Ampalaya Bitter Melon plant bears separate yello& male and female flo&ers) Ampalaya bears fleshy green fruit, oblong shaped &ith pointed ends, ribbed and &rin!led, bursting &hen mature to release seeds) Ampalaya seeds are flat &ith ruminated margins) Ampalaya, 0erbal Medicine Ampalaya $Bitter Melon% or it's scientific name, Momordica charantia has been a fol!loric cure for generations but has no& been pro#en to be an effecti#e herbal medicine for many aliments) 1he (hilippine 2epartment of 0ealth has endorsed Ampalaya Bitter Melon $Momordica Charantia% as an alternati#e herbal medicine for li#er problems) 3esearch about Ampalaya has sho&n that Ampalaya increases the production of beta cells by the pancreas, thereby impro#ing the body4s ability to produce insulin, that controls the blood sugar for diabetics)
Ampalaya lea#es and fruits are e5cellent sources of 6itamin B, iron, calcium, and phosphorus) It is also rich in beta carotene) Ampalaya is used as herbal treatment for diabetes, 0I6, coughs, s!in diseases, sterility in &omen, parasiticide, antipyretic and as purgati#e among others) 7ol!loric 0ealth Benefits 8f Ampalaya 0ealth benefits of uice e5tract from ampalaya fruit) 9sed to treat diabetes 9sed to treat stomach problems such as colitis, dysentery and intestinal parasites 9sed to treat spleen and li#er problems 9sed to treat mild cough, heal &ounds, and to treat rheumatism and gout) 0ealth benefits from ampalaya lea#es) (o&ered lea#es used as astringent to treat haemorrhoids and piles Sap or uice of lea#es used to treat s!in problems such as ec'ema, acne, psoriasis, leprosy and scabies (ounded lea#es used to treat for burns and scald Infusion of lea#es used to treat fe#er Infusion used to treat #arious stomach problems and to impro#e appetite (oultice of lea#es used to treat headache Infusion of lea#es used as mouth&ash to treat tooth ache and other mouth problems 0ealth benefits from ampalaya seeds, roots and flo&ers) 2ecoction of seeds and roots used to treat urethral discharge 3oots are used as an ingredient in aphrodisiac preparations 2ecoction of roots used to abort pregnancy Infusion from bitter melon flo&er is used to treat asthma 0o& is it ta!en: ;reen fruit of ampalaya and young lea#es are coo!ed, ta!en as food and is included in diet during treatment) <uice e5tract from bitter melon fruit or lea#es are ta!en spoonful for adults and teaspoonful for children) = times a day until symptoms impro#e) 2ecoction prepared by boiling *, grams of chopped fruits, seeds, lea#es and>or roots of ampalaya to a liter of &ater, ta!en as ampalaya tea three times a day until symptoms impro#e) Medical 9ses 8f Ampalaya " 0elath Benefits Ampalaya for 2iabetes) Clinical Studies for Ampalaya Bitter Melon demonstrated hypoglycemic properties $blood sugar lo&ering% or other actions of potential benefit against diabetes mellitus) 1he hypoglycemic chemicals found in Ampalaya Bitter Melon include a mi5ture of steroidal saponins !no&n as charantins, insulin"li!e peptides, and al!aloids) 1he hypoglycemic effect is more pronounced in the fruit of bitter melon &here these chemicals are in greater abundance) 1he fruit has also sho&n the ability to enhance cells4 upta!e of glucose, to promote insulin release, and potentiate the effect of insulin) In other in #i#o studies, bitter melon fruit and>or seed has been sho&n to reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides in both the presence and absence of dietary cholesterol) In one study, ele#ated cholesterol and triglyceride le#els in diabetic rats &ere returned to normal after -, &ee!s of treatment) Ampalaya for 0emorrhoids) (o&dered lea#es and root decoction of Ampalaya are applied to hemorrhoids as astringent) Ampalaya for Stomach (roblems) Ampalaya leaf uice is used to e5pel intestinal parasites, treat dysentery, diarrhea, and chronic colitis) ;rounded seeds may also be used) 1a!en in a spoonfull =5 a day until ailment subsides) Ampalaya for Cough) Ampalaya leaf uice is used for mild coughs for children) Administered in a teaspoon =5 a day) Ampalaya for Burns, Scalds and Wounds) (ounded Ampalaya seeds or leaf are used to treat burns, scalds and &ounds) Ampalaya as Anti"Cancer, 1&o compounds e5tracted from ampalaya bitter melon, ?"eleostearic acid $from ampalaya seeds% and dihydro5y"?"eleostearic acid $from the ampalayafruit% ha#e been found to induce apoptosis of leu!emia cells in #itro) 2iets containing ,),-@ ampalaya bitter melon oil $,),,A@ as ?"eleostearic acid% &ere found to pre#ent a'o5ymethane"induced colon carcinogenesis in rats) 8ther acclaimed uses are for the treatment of 0I6, treatment of fe#er and headaches, treatment of rheumatism and gout, disease of the spleen and li#er) Amplaya Side Effects In large do'es, pure Ampalaya uice can be a purgati#e and may cause pregnancy abortion) Ampalaya (reparation And A#ailability Amplaya or Bitter Melon for Coo!ing) Ampalaya fruits and lea#es are usually a#ailable in Asian or Chinese mar!ets) 1hey can be bought fresh by the !ilo, per piece or by bundles) Ampalaya are coo!ed mi5ed &ith meat) 1o lessen the bitterness of the ampalay, sliced ampalaya are &ashed or e#en boiled in &ater &ith salt) (o&dered Ampalaya or Bitter Melon,) (o&dered lea#es and root decoction of Ampalaya are applied to hemorrhoids as astringent) Wash the bitter melon ea#es and the &ith fresh &ater) (ound to po&der) Bou can use carrier oils to mi5 &ith the po&der for application) Ampalaya or Bitter Melon <uice) Ampalaya Bitter melon lea#es and fruit $&ithout the seeds% are pounded and uiced to e5tract concentrated uice) Ampalaya bitter melon uice is then added to other plesant tasting uice for drin!ing Ampalaya or Bitter Melon Capsules, Bitter melon, as its name implies, is Cuite bitter, &hich is &hy many often prefer to ta!e capsules and tablets)3eady"made bitter melon e5tracts are a#ailable in capsules and tablets in many Asian mar!ets, herb shops, and in the supplement department of health food stores) Doo! for standardi'ed e5tracts $to -,@ charantin for instance% or concentrated &hole fruit e5tracts $E:- or *:-% to help insure sufficient acti#ity) If you are in 9S, Canada or 9F, &here Asian or Chinese health shops may not be a#ailable) Ama'on)compro#ides an alternati#e) loo! for products that ha#e fa#orable customers re#ie&s such as Bitter Melon ;8D2 It is naturally e5tracted &ithout the use of to5ic sol#ents, harsh chemicals or gases to ensure all the acti#e and synergistic constituents are present in the balanced ratio nature intended) While this is highly popular brand, stoc!s are usually lo& and if you find there is stoc!, order the soonest time) Characteristics of the Ampalaya Plant The ampalaya plant is a tropical plant with slim, climbing vines and long fowering stalks, which appear in July or August. The fruit of these vines emerge in September or October and are long and bumpy, similar to ucchini s!uash or cucumber. The plant itself is green at "rst, but becomes yellowish orange when ripe. All parts of the ampalaya plant are utilied for medicinal purposes, including the vines, seeds, stalks and fruit, though the fruit is the most popular part of the plant. Health Benefits of the Ampalaya Plant #ey compounds in the ampalaya plant give it its medicinal value. Since the $%&'s, research conducted all over the world has supported the historical theories regarding the ampalaya plant(s health bene"ts. The ma)or compounds in the fruit of the ampalaya plant are peptides, charantin, vicine and polypeptide*p, which give the herb its potency. The health bene"ts associated with the plant include+ Antiviral properties**which help fend o, illness and "ght e-isting ailments. .itamin /**which is bene"cial for cardiovascular health, metabolic function, to prevent depression, encouraging skin and muscle tone, and boosting the immune and nervous systems. 0ron**a crucial element, important in the development of red blood cells, which disperse o-ygen throughout the body. /eta carotene**an essential nutrient for health. 1alcium**which is vital to bone health. 2hosphorus**necessary nutrient present in bones and teeth and re!uired by every cell in the body for natural functioning. How is the Ampalaya Plant Used? 3atural healers in Asia have made use of the ampalaya plant by boiling, chopping, and grinding the fruit, e-tracting the vital nutrients to make beverages. Today, the herb is available in various supplemental forms, such as teas and capsules. Added to dishes, the taste is bitter, though the bene"ts are many. As a supplement, the plant is marketed as 4bitter melon,4 often sold in Asian grocery stores and used for the following purposes+ Type 5 diabetes**the plant contains several compounds that are thought to signi"cantly lower blood sugar levels in the body, though these e,ects are not scienti"cally proven. 0nfections**thought to aid the immune system, helping the body ward o, infection, the plant is used to heal various infections in the body. 6emorrhoids**in 0ndia the plant is used for hemorrhoids and skinailments as well as fever and abdominal discomfort. 60.**in con)unction with A07S medicines, bitter melon is used to inhibit infection. 6erpes**the antiviral properties make bitter melon a proper treatment for herpes. 2soriasis**bitter melon is thought to hinder the enymes responsible for psoriasis. Bitter Melon Side Effects and Safety 8hile bitter melon is considered safe for supplemental use, side e,ects may occur in some individuals. Stomach pain and diarrhea may occur with consumption. 0nteractions are also possible, especially among those taking medications for diabetes. Talk to your doctor about the safety of the ampalaya plant and its various uses before e-perimenting with the herb. . Herbal Plants as Potential Additive in Broiler Diets AUGIE E. FUENTES Ten herbal plants utilied by backyard poultry raisers in 9t. Apo, 7avao del Sur,2hilippines were sub)ected to preliminary testing by veterinary schools in 9indanao.These were investigated for antibacterial and feed additive potential in broiler diets.Antibacterial sensitivity testing of 9oringa oleifera :am. ;9alunggay<, =uphorbiahirta :in. ;Tawa*tawa<, Jatropha curcas :in. ;Tuba*tuba<, Aadirachta indica, A.Juss ;3eem<, 1oleus blumei /enth ;9ayana<, 9omordica charantia :. ;Ampalaya<,>liricidia sepium Jacg. ;9adre de 1acao<, .ite- negundo :. ;:agundi<, 1entenellaasiatica ;>otu #ola< and /lumea balsamifera ;Sambong< was done. 6erbal plantsshowing antibacterial properties were used in the &5*day feeding trial to determinetheir e,ect on the growth of broilers. Antibacterial assay showed highest ?0 in9oringa 1rude =-tract of 5@.$A mm and had 901 of 5B.@5 mgCml. Average dailyfeed intake was signi"cantly higher in broilers fed with 9oringa =-tract*6igh and:ow and 9ilk 8eed =-tract*:ow. Signi"cantly higher liveweight ;$,A$D.D' gCbird<,daily gain ;@%.A5 g< and feed conversion eEciency ;5.'F gCliveweight gain< in broilersfed with 9ilk 8eed =-tract*6igh. 6ighly signi"cant variations on sensory test ofmeat samples were noted. Gesults suggested that 9ilk 8eed =-tract 7iets showedremarkable results in live weight gains and feed conversion eEciency of broilers.This proved that herbal plants could be a better alternative to synthetic antibiotics asantibacterial growth promotant and as a feed additive to broiler diets. #eywords+ /otany, animal nutrition, feed additive, antibacterial sensitivity,feeding trial, descriptive design, 7avao del Sur, 2hilippines
Efectiveness of Amplaya Leaves (Momordica Charantia) as an Alternative Feeds on the Growth Performance of Broilers Treatment @+ Step $+ 1ut the leaves from its stem. Step 5+ :et it dry. Step @+ /lend it. Conclsion 03TGO7H1T0O3 .iew of the chicks+ 6ow to make the Ampalaya :eavesI STAT=9=3T OJ T6= 2GO/:=9 0s there a signi"cant di,erence between and among the broilers based on their growth performanceI And the result will be this ... Treatment '+ $''K 1ommercial Jeeds Treatment $+ 5DK Ampalaya :eaves, ADK 1ommercial Jeeds Treatment 5+ D'K Ampalaya :eaves, D'K 1ommercial Jeeds ADK Ampalaya :eaves, 5DK 1ommercial Jeeds Treatment &+ $''K Ampalaya :eaves Setting up the cage+