Is the ampalaya a herbal plant?

Question

Is the ampalaya a herbal plant?

Answer 1

its actually a vegetable..but it studies have proven it has properties to lower the blood sugar..Actually, its one of the herbal meds approved by the dept of health in the philippines..Its the leaves that are actually more effective in lowering blood sugar than the fruit.. =)

Answer 2

The herbaceous, tendril-bearing vine grows to 5 m. It bears simple, alternate leaves 4-12 cm across, with 3-7 deeply separated lobes. Each plant bears separate yellow male and female flowers.

The fruit has a distinct warty looking exterior and an oblong shape. It is hollow in cross-section, with a relatively thin layer of flesh surrounding a central seed cavity filled with large flat seeds and pith. Seeds and pith appear white in unripe fruits, ripening to red; they are not intensely bitter and can be removed before cooking. However, the pith will become sweet when the fruit is fully ripe, and the pith's color will turn red. The pith can be eaten uncooked in this state, but the flesh of the melon will be far too tough to be eaten anymore. Red and sweet bitter melon pith is a popular ingredient in some special southeast Asian style salad. The flesh is crunchy and watery in texture, similar to cucumber, chayote or green bell pepper. The skin is tender and edible. The fruit is most often eaten green. Although it can also be eaten when it has started to ripen and turn yellowish, it becomes more bitter as it ripens. The fully ripe fruit turns orange and mushy, is too bitter to eat, and splits into segments which curl back dramatically to expose seeds covered in bright red pulp.

Bitter melon comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. The typical Chinese phenotype is 20 to 30 cm long, oblong with bluntly tapering ends and pale green in color, with a gently undulating, warty surface. The bitter melon more typical of India has a narrower shape with pointed ends, and a surface covered with jagged, triangular "teeth" and ridges. Coloration is green or white. Between these two extremes are any number of intermediate forms. Some bear miniature fruit of only 6 - 10 cm in length, which may be served individually as stuffed vegetables. These miniature fruit are popular in Southeast Asia as well as India.

Answer 3

Commonly known in the USA as the Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia Linn.), the Ampalaya is both a nutritious vegetable and a trusted medicinal herb that grows abundant

in many regions in Asia and South America. Unlike most herbs, the Ampalaya is commonly eaten as a dish, proof positive of its safety. The Ampalaya plant is a creeping vine that loves the sun and welcomes the rain. During season, large yellow flowers add accent to its vines, accompanying its much-valued fruit.

The Ampalaya is also known by many names: Karela (India), Nigai Uri (Japan), Amorgozo (Mexico) and Fukwa (China). In the United States it is known as the Bitter Melon

Answer 4

yeah