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The Philippine Department of Health has endorsed Ampalaya or Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) as an alternative herbal medicine for liver problems. Research about Ampalaya has shown that it increases the production of beta cells by the pancreas  thereby improving the body’s ability to produce insulin that controls blood sugar for diabetics. Ampalaya leaves and fruits are excellent sources of Vitamin B  iron  calcium  and phosphorus. It is also rich in beta carotene. Ampalaya is used as herbal treatment for diabetics  coughs  skin diseases  sterility in women. It has parasiticide  antipyretic and purgative properties 