Ampalaya [Scientific name: Momordica charantia]
How can bitter gourd (ampalaya) help our body?
Ampalaya is a remarkable health food. Historically, bitter gourd has been around for quite a long time, more than the time of the parents of our great grand parents, I believe. However it was only during the early 1940s that health information on ampalaya got into scientific literature. What we also know is that bitter gourd (or variety of bitter gourd) is heavily consumed by the Amazons and Brazilian indigenous people. So that this vegetable has a long history of being a safe food and a health tonic.
Although animal studies have shown that ampalaya lowers blood glucose, there’s still a lack of a “large enough study†that fully document the benefits of ampalaya. Be as it may, there have been “large enough†anecdotes that claim that ampalaya is beneficial in diabetes, alone or in combination with medicines prescribed by doctors. Even more interesting is the report that amplaya lowers the fat in our blood and makes us resistant to infections, both viral and bacterial. To some extent, historically, people have used the juice of bitter gourd as topical medicine for wounds. If this is not enough, know this: there are now reports that ampalaya can protect us from developing cancer in the same way our body naturally protects itself against emerging cancer cells. These would mean that ampalaya enhances our immune system to fight cancer and infections. Isn’t it that great? Why wait to get sick? Start taking ampalaya supplements as early as possible. Ampalaya is also rich in antioxidants that protect the cells of the body from damage of free radicals (metabolic by-products, usually waste).
How should we use it?
For people who are well, eating ampalaya as part of the diet is very important. However, one would soon succumb to boredom in eating ampalaya, so it becomes less interesting to eat and you may run out of recipes. If you can eat it raw, the better but better is bitter. So we get into the convenience of ampalaya in capsules. Not just 500 mg per capsule; as we know that is the minimum. Be informed of the products out in the market; choose the one that can give you more per capsule. Otherwise you end up popping up so many capsules a day.
The bottom line is: use ampalaya to prevent disease rather than a cure for disease. Curing disease is more expensive than preventing disease, so, for those who have a family history of diabetes and cancer, take ampalaya capsules now as part of your dietary supplement. Start bringing back what we lose in processed food.
June 18th, 2006 at 2:13 am
thanks to your information can i got books for diabetes coz my mom is diabetic….thanks
July 2nd, 2006 at 1:39 am
is it true that if hypertensive person should not eat ampalaya?
some says that it causes the red blood cells to thicken?
July 15th, 2006 at 5:29 pm
If you need the books for diabetes, Please write to:
NATTURAL QUALITY CORPORATION
110 4th Street, New Manila, Quezon City 1111
Send with your request an empty foil packaging of Amplaya Plus
Any one can eat ampalaya, except those with allergies to it. It does not cause thickening of the blood, on the contrary, it can help lower both blood sugar and cholesterol. In these sense, Ampalaya is good for hypertensives and diabetics.
July 20th, 2006 at 2:26 am
herbalblog is very informative esp to health conscious.may i know what medicinal benefits we can get from eating cassava crops. What are those herbal plants that can cure arthritis.
July 20th, 2006 at 2:27 am
herbalblog is very informative esp to health conscious.may i know what medicinal benefits we can get from eating cassava crop?What are those herbal plants that can cure arthritis?
August 8th, 2006 at 8:01 am
michelle hypertensives can definitely take ampalaya without any problem. There is no scientific test showing that ampalaya can negatively affect people suffering from high blood.
Clincal Trials on Ampalaya Plus (Ampalaya-Banaba-Luyang Dilaw) Food Supplement show that taking Ampalaya Plus helps people with high blood.
August 18th, 2006 at 12:58 am
annie olaso said,
thanks to your information can i got books for diabetes coz my mom is diabetic….thanks —
Answer: Just text 09209192929 this is the Customer Hotline of Ampalaya Plus they will instruct you how to obtain the free book “What You Should Know About Diabetes”
michelle gonzales
is it true that if hypertensive person should not eat ampalaya?
some says that it causes the red blood cells to thicken?
Not true there is no basis to show that Ampalaya is bad for hypertensive people.
August 18th, 2006 at 9:21 am
Cassava is generally a source of starch but the plant is also a good source of cyanogenetic glycosides. This implies, to those who believe that cancer can be prevented by cyanogenetic glycosides, that cassava can destroy cancer cells that are beginning to form in the body. This works by direct destruction of cancer cells through the action of an enzyme that are only present in cancer cells. Thus, normal cells are not affected or destroyed. There are many other vegetables, root crops and fruits that have this property, examples are: lima beans (patani), turnips (singkamas) and apricots. Nuts such as raw almonds have cyanogenetic glycosides. Have you tried raw almonds? It’s great, especially if add it on your morning cereals.
For arthritis, the herbal plant that can be taken would be “pansit-pansitan” [Peperomia pellucida, Linn.]. You can ask around and the herb is fairly common in the garden, just about anywhere. Boil a cup of clean bunch of plant (without the roots) in 3-4 cups of water and drink like tea (cup) 2-3x a day.
For pain one can consider luyang dilaw or turmeric as the anti-inflammatory plant for arthritis. You can boil luyang dilaw bought from the local market and take it like our “Salabat” but it can stain your teeth and mouth. The good news is that this is now conveniently available in powdered tea drink [Ampalaya Plus Delite Herbal Tea - containing Ampalaya, Banaba, Luyang Dilaw, Green Tea and Calamansi]. I would call it “Power Tea Drink.” My patients who have back and neck aches and even inflammatory joint pains have improved on this product. Take it 2x a day and see the results; then you can reduce to 1x a day as maintenance. I would not advice adding sugar if one could take it as plain tea. This is a marvelous drink and I take it myself. It gives me the perk after a day’s work. Try it! It is available in leading drug stores and convenience store. I prepare the cold drink by adding 1 sachete in 1 cup cold water, vigorously shaken in a bottle and taken as an afternoon or after dinner ”tonic drink.” If you want it sweet add wild honey.
August 20th, 2006 at 3:17 am
Please send me a copy of Diabetic book
August 23rd, 2006 at 4:55 pm
Jeolito, please write to:
NATTURAL QUALITY CORPORATION
2/F 88 Place No. 59 B. G. Belmonte St., New Manila, Quezon City
Send with your request with a self-addressed stamped envelope (stamp P45(within Metro Manila) & P68 (outside Metro Manila) 1 box top label of Ampalaya Plus Capsule Box or 5 Box top labels of Ampalaya Plus Delite Herbal Tea Box.
August 29th, 2006 at 8:04 am
please give me details on the ffg :
price of tongkat ali
outlet in saudi arabia
brand name it carries for easy identification of the product
thanks.
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Dear Rick,                In the Philippines, a popular brand of Tongkat ali is Enduranz. You can probably ask your relatives here to get it for you. The nice thing about Enduranz is it has a gradual effect and has other useful herbs to help you achieve stamina.  -Doc Emil
September 12th, 2006 at 8:00 am
I just wanna know if ampalaya has been proven to have an antiplatelet activity? since it is associated to lower blood cholesterol..and how about hypertension in connection to ampalaya?
September 16th, 2006 at 1:13 am
gud morning… i’m very happy to know about herbalblog..just want to ask for any herbal meds for back pains? & on a plant that would be good for the kidneys…thank you very much.
September 23rd, 2006 at 10:19 am
Charisse,
There are no reports on anti-platelet activity of ampalaya, but Luyang Dilaw has the property to reduce platelet aggregation and would be beneficial for people with heart ailment. As to the effects of ampalaya on hypertension, it would be indirect as a result of lowering of body fat (a reduction of blood vessel deposits from cholesterol).
September 23rd, 2006 at 10:25 am
Cheeryll,
For backpains, I would recommend that the postural manners of the individual should be examined first, noting any bad way of sitting. This could be related to work conditions. For the natural way of dealing with back pains using herbs, then Luyang Dilaw would be a good choice. For the kidneys, use Banaba infusion. If you want the synergy of the herbs, try Ampalaya Plus Delite Tea which has Luyang Dilaw and Banaba.
October 15th, 2006 at 9:40 am
aside from ampalay, can you please advise the other vegetables good for a diabetic person. also, if there is any herbal medicine or supplement which lower blood sugar.
thanks and more power,
aileen
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Banaba, Luyang dilaw (turmeric), Malunggay, Duhat and Bignay are some of the more popular plants that can help lower blood sugar. If you are looking for a better combination, Ampalaya plus capsule, which is a combination of the bananba, luyang dilaw and ampalaya, is a good choice because of the synergistic effects of the plants when taken together. – Doc Emil
November 6th, 2006 at 12:40 am
just want to know if there s a medicinal plant for dyspareunia?
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There is no medicinal plant specific for dyspareunia. You can try acupuncture but you should also try to understand the source, which can range from psychological conditions to vaginal infections. Try to get help from a gynecologist first. – Doc Emil
November 7th, 2006 at 5:59 am
Thank you so much for placing Herbalblog in the internet, you help a lot to the people around the world not only filipino to easy understand what is the importance of those herbals you placed in the site, i always read all the contents of all herbal you mentioned in the site, i have a problem on my nerves, i have intercostal neuralga for more than a year, im still looking for a herbal which can reduce the pain from the left side of my shoulder, under the axilla, it is having muscle spasm, beside the left breast and the lower left breast, it seem the abdomen or reebs, i went on therapy but it doest help me, i am continuing my stretching exercise which can help me to less pain and i take neurobion or neurontin vitamins to help also, I have seen turmeric on the site, i wish it will continue helping me to reduce the pain and inflammation, I have found turmeric gives so many benefits to the body, so i am using it adding to milk and green tea, i recommend this to all my friends specially to women having a problems in gynae, lungs, liver etc. Could you please advise me which herbal medicine can reduce or to cure my intercostal neuralgia. Thankyou somuch and more power to herbal blog.
Cristy Samson
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Intercostal neuralgia is usually a result of Herpes zoster infection. If you had this condition, it will eventually go away but you should have enough of Vit B complex, C and E. Pain can be controlled by analgesics, taking turmeric or luyang dilaw can help both inflammation and pain -take 1 cup of turmeric tea 3x a day. You can actually buy Vit B 1, 6, 12 in 1 tablet (just ask for B1,6,12 from the drug store) which is cheaper than other brands. I will put a section on Vitamin C in this blog since flu is up again. You can take as much as 1500mg of vit C to improve your immunity, but take also plenty of water, at least 2 liters a day. Vit B complex (B1,6,12) will rebuild your nerves and stretching will allow you regain your mobility -its for rehab purposes. Vit E is beneficial for nerves and blood vessels.
-Doc Emil
November 8th, 2006 at 7:57 am
Good day. . . .What are those herbal plants that can cure Alopecia?
Hoping for your reply, thanks. . .
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There are several reasons for alopecia in women, but usually stress is a significant cause. Others would be due to scalp infection. I would suggest that you manage your stresses first and then improve on scalp nutrition which can be both topical and oral supplements. Vitamins E and B complex are good choices. You can also try to reduce your use of harsh shampoos and replace them with herbal shampoos with aloe vera. I must also advise you that there is an immune cause of alopecia which can only be diagnosed and managed by physicians. -Doc Emil
December 5th, 2006 at 3:12 am
I need a powdered pansit pansitan, herbal preparation for our project thnx
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No commercal preparation of pansit pansitan is available. You can actually prepare the material. Air dry pansit pansitan after washing minus roots, chop and grind the plant using a blender fitted with the one used for nuts -this is an add on to most blenders. However you will not get a powder so you should continuously use the blender until you get the fine material as possible. Sieve the material after each blend to separate the coarse part -this is the part you put back to blend/grind. The sieved material can be finally grinded using a mortar and pestle (buy this from a lab supply such as Mercury drug or Rose pharmacy or similar stores). The key is thorough air drying, hang them to dry. -Doc Emil
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December 15th, 2006 at 7:27 am
can ampalaya plus lower your LDL and increase your HDL? please send me all info you may have and their ingredients. can you use both ampalaya plus and enduranz at the same time? are there any side effects on these supplements? do you sell them in california?if so, do you have the address?
December 22nd, 2006 at 8:57 am
im 33 yrs old diabetic patient, im tired of taking medicines such as diamicron, glucopage, tablets for low cholesterol and aspirin, all of these are given to me by the doctors her in doha qatar, but for all these medicines doesnt make me feel good at all, it makes me so tired ( hypoglycemia). i would like to try ampalaya tea or any herbal medicines to lower my sugar level, but i couldnt find any here in qatar, help!!! thanks!
December 28th, 2006 at 1:44 am
You can take Ampalaya Plus and Enduranz at the same time. For information on these, meantime, please refer to the individual plants in this blog. There are no other components in Ampalaya Plus and Enduranz inside the capsule that are not plant origin. Ampalaya Plus contain Ampalaya fruit (without the seeds), Banaba and Luyang Dilaw; these are synergistic to optmize the food supplement, helpful in controlling blood sugar coupled with diet and exercise. Enduranz contain Tongkat Ali, Malunggay, Banaba and Gotu Kola, again, to optimize to enhance vitality and physical endurance aside from the effect of “unlocking” the testosterone that is bound with globulin in the blood. Note therefore that testosterone is present in the body but most is unused or unavailable, tongkat ali release the bound testosterone, making it useful, both for stamina, sexual experience and physical development of muscles. It can assist in those people involved in sports and body building.
We do not recommend diabetics to stop their medications, but rather improve their condition using Ampalaya Plus capsule food supplement. Diabetics should monitor their blood sugar levels in both fasting state and 2 hours after meals at least once a week during the initial take of Ampalaya Plus. Monitorig should be for about 3 months to determine if anti-diabetic medications can be reduced. Monitoring for HA1C or glycosilated hemoglobin, which is a marker of diabetic state should also be done 2x a year or at least yearly. Remember that weight control is a key factor in diabetes. Overweight individuals need to reduce weight through exercise and diet management for effective control of diabetes. There is no cure for diabetes but you can contol it in order to live a good quality of life.
If you are overseas, you can ask relatives or friends in the Philippines to send you Ampalaya Plus and Enduranz or visit their website at http://www.gonatural.com.ph for more information.
The website has a section with an inquiry form and will respond to you within 12 hours or should you wish to contact them directly, the email address is: sales@gonatural.com.ph
January 9th, 2007 at 7:36 am
I want to know if ampalaya really has lots of iron. Bawal sa husband ko ang iron but he is diabetic. Can he take or eat amplaya?
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It is probably the iron compounds found in mineral-vitamin preparations that your husband wants to avoid. Ampalaya is classified as food, even when put into a capsule, it is still food and will not be a problem. Just read the label for any other contents that is not plant origin and if you don’t know the plant that was added to the ampalaya, then avoid that food supplement until you have an idea what the purpose of the “unkown” plant is.Â
-Doc Emil
February 15th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
DO YOU HAVE ENDURANZ FOR WOMEN?
I’M DIABETIC AND HAVE (R) FROZEN SHOULDER SINCE LAST YEAR.
CAN AMPALAYA PLUS COULD HELP ME HOW, PLEASE EXPLAIN
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Gina,
Enduranz would be appropriate for men, although it has been used by women for other purposes such as stamina and medicinal properties for cancer because of its anti-oxidant property. Kacip fatima (Labisa pumilia) is the herbal plant for women for purposes of enhancing sex.
As to your frozen shoulder (or technically known as adhesive capsulitis), Ampalaya plus can help relieve the pain on the shoulder and allow some mobility. The conservative measure would be physical therapy or you can consult a chiropractor who can help you reduce the inflammation by manual maneuvers. Surgical method has been considered successful also especially for refractory (recurrent) cases of FSS (frozen shoulder syndrome), the procedure is called arthroscopic capsular release, which is to be done by an orthopedic surgeon.
-Doc Emil
March 17th, 2007 at 7:49 am
can I eat ampalaya even if i have a small hemmoroids,they say that all bitter foods is bad for hemmoroids.It is my problem starting when i gave birth its appear but now it is only small and not infected I was worrying taht maybe some other times it become bigger.what medicinal plant can i use to prevent my hemmoroids not be infected and how i cure this.
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From Doc Emil:
You can eat ampalaya and it may even improve your stools; which can be beneficial to your hemorrhoids. Only very spicy food is commonly avoided such as chili which may cause irritation of the hemorrhoids. Only surgery can cure hemorrhoids. Foods which can soften stools will be best. If the hemorrhoid is not bothersome (small and not irritated) you can take care of it without resorting to surgery. Consult your doctor for advice because it needs to be examined for proper managment.
March 19th, 2007 at 9:51 am
Is a safe of eating an ampalaya daily?
Eating too much ampalaya can cause what?
answer please….
thanks…
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From Doc Emil:
Ampalaya in very large doses which may be above 500Â mg per kilo body weight may cause severe hypoglycemia. Our usual way of eating ampalaya is very much safe even if it eaten every day. In a study recently completed by Filipino researchers it is estimated that about 50 grams (dry weight) of ampalaya is necessary to equal the effect of a synthetic medication. So the problem of hypoglycemia will not occur with eating ampalaya but with improper use of the ampalaya medication (in capsule or tablet) in excess. Likewise, taking oral hypoglycemics or synthetic anti-diabetic medications in excess or with or without ampalaya medications and without doctor’s supervision is risky.
In a study of Dr. Quintos at the UP College of Medicine, ampalaya capsules (Ampalaya Plus) taken by normal individuals helps optimize glucose metabolism and does cause hypoglycemic episodes. This imply that ampalaya is a natural way of getting in control of glucose metabolism and may prevent the onset of diabetes if it becomes part of our diet or food supplementation.
May 1st, 2007 at 6:53 am
what is the natural cure for anxiety.i always experience light headedness esp. in the morning and gas in my body i often times burp and pass air, what is this?
From Doc Emil:
Anxiety has a number of causes and mostly psychologically/personality related. Meditation and stress management would help. Natural remedies would be coriander and aromatherapy. Gas in your tummy is probably digestion problems and may also be due to dyspesia. Try taking yogurt or other products that would enhance the growth of good bacteria promoting probiotics in your intestines.
May 27th, 2007 at 12:48 am
Can Ampalaya be hepatotoxic in some instances?
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From Doc Emil: It is not clear if ampalaya is hepatotoxic or just an enzyme stimulant. The observation in animal studies indicates that the hepatic vessels dilate with increase in liver enzymes but not clear morphologic changes of the hepatic cells. In another observation, chemical induced liver injury in an animal model, like the classic carbon tetrachloride animal model, showed that extracts of ampalaya fruit actually protect the liver from injury. Generally, the dominant effect is that of a favourable hepatic cell stimulation which may account for its beneficial effect in carbohydrate metabolism.
June 6th, 2007 at 5:39 pm
i have researchd about colds and i learned that antibiotics are not prescribed for common colds so ampalaya cant be an antibiotics
i just dcided to research about penicillin and i can kill gram positive bacterias
i need infos if ampalaya juice can kill gram positive bacteria and why..tnx
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From Doc Emil: Bitter gourd (Ampalaya) has been reported to have antibacterial properties but the active principle is yet to be isolated. It has also been reported to have antiviral properties and is thought to be related to an enzyme that can interfere with viral RNA. Folkloric information on ampalaya indicate that the juice can be used as antiseptic.
June 30th, 2007 at 7:43 am
this thing help me in my imvestigatory project in school!and it help my mom to prevent many desease!
July 12th, 2007 at 9:21 am
I like to know more about the antiseptic property of momrdica charantia on wounds.And who is the author.please automatically reply.
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From Doc Emil: The use of Mormodica charantia for wounds is a folkloric information from South America, no formal documentation or study has been made. It is reported because it became part of a traditional use, although less popular than its use as a traditional medication for blood sugar regulation.
July 20th, 2007 at 10:35 am
pls help me!!! i have a project that is research in english about ampalaya. My question is how to make ampalaya juice. And my 2nd question is if i make ampalaya juice and i put sugar it is have a side effects. Pls answer my question!!!…c”,)
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From Doc Emil: Making ampalaya juice is simple if you have a juice extractor. If you don’t have a juice extractor, you can use a cheese cloth or “Katza” -this is the sack used to pack flour. Chop your ampalaya fruit and put it in the cloth and squeeze. You can blend the fruit with small amount of water and squeeze in the cheeze cloth. Adding sugar will not cause a chemical reaction with the juice. You can put any flavor you like.
July 28th, 2007 at 8:03 am
i have been diagnosed as diabetic, i have heard that bignay tree could also lower blood sugar..is it true?
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From Doc Emil: Yes bignay (Antidesma bunius Linn.) can lower blood sugar, as with ampalaya, banaba, luyang dilaw, malunggay, and duhat, among others.
August 16th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Can Pink-fleshed Guava really decreased Blood Pressure?
August 16th, 2007 at 11:09 am
Republic of the Philippines
Southern Luzon State University
College of Allied Medicine
Lucban, Quezon
August 16, 2007
Dr. Emil Aligui
Herbal Expert
Sir:
Peace be with you!
In connection with my undergraduate thesis entitled “Efficacy of Pink-fleshed Guava Juice in Lowering BP among Selected Individuals of Brgy.1, Lucban, Quezon, I, Clarissa V. Eusebio, a fourth year nursing student of Southern Luzon State University am humbly asking for your permission for an interview regarding the effectiveness of guava fruit as a herbal medicine.
Rest assured that the study will be treated with confidentiality and for educational purposes only.
I am hoping for your kind appreciation of my request.
Thank you very much!
Respectfully yours,
Clarissa V. Eusebio
BSN 4-SLSU
August 21st, 2007 at 1:02 am
is amplaya good or bad for people who is hypertensive?
August 28th, 2007 at 10:14 am
doc gud day, just asking im 31 now and im think all the sings and symptoms of having a diebitis is n me. every sunday i watched salamat doc and i dats parang alam kna rin na mtaas na nga yng blood sugar ko. last august 11 my blood sugar s 5.2. sabi nla meron naraw. kaya nga doc help me to teach or educate on how to cure kc mother and father ko meron din. meron nga cguro kaming minamana na ganitong sakit. minsan kc nanlalabo n rin paningin ko, nangangati ako. i need your advice doc. thanks a lot and more power
September 10th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
Good evening Sir!
I would like to ask if you could possibly give me a particular medicine for the purpose of enhancing sex. If ENDURANZ is for men, what medicine can you suggest for women? I am married for almost 9 years and I am not satisfied with my sexual performance. I am working and quite stressed with it. I’ll be visiting my husband in Dubai this October and it would be a very big help if you can suggest a medicine that I can take to enhance my ’sexual performance’ concern.
Will be waiting for your response. Thank you very much and more power!
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From Doc Emil: For women ginseng has always been recommended for vitality and sexual enhancement. There are many preparations such as vitamins which contain ginseng. One product called “Energel capsules” which is available from Mercury Drug store has one of the highest amount in preparation (150 mg ginseng extract) and would suffice. You can also try to visit GNC, Healthy Options or Health Express (in most shopping malls in Metro Manila and some provinces) and ask about ginseng in single preparations. Take also vitamin E 400 IU daily.
September 23rd, 2007 at 9:27 am
doc?
is it true that antidesma bunius commonly known as bugnay or bignay can help prevent diabetes?
what are the contents of its leaves that can lower the blood sugar level??
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Bignay has been used traditionally for diabetes and overall health. It is the berry fruit that has the health value than other parts. There are no chemical analysis of bignay to show what components would be responsible for blood glucose lowering effect. -Doc Emil
September 23rd, 2007 at 11:38 am
doc emil i am jeff escurel fr. mcu… just want to ask to you, kung may disadvantage ba ang pag-intake regular ng ampalaya? it is for our thesis about ampalaya and sir give us naman ng recommendation thx doc ^_^ it is a big help for us…
-(mcu) escurel jeffrey
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According to some folkloric information, the disadvantage of ampalaya is on eating seeds which may cause infertility. However, eating ampalaya on a regular basis will have more advantages than disavantages; ampalaya can improve blood sugar utilization and “metabolism”, in general. It has also been reported to improve immune system. -Doc Emil
October 2nd, 2007 at 2:28 pm
doc can i avail of ampalaya plus delite through home delivery?i am in tanauan city and wala akong mabili sa drugstores here.i will deposit my payment in your account and you will have it delivered
here.will that be possible?
October 3rd, 2007 at 8:45 am
well, kelangan ko ng mga ways on how to prepare herbal medicine na ampalaya.,., ung step by step na method.,., email nyo na alng po dito sa aking email add.,. k?
October 4th, 2007 at 9:07 am
i have started to drink 1/2 a cup of raw bittergourd juice with sugar, on empty stomach every morning, will it have any side effects? i heard it may cause kidney failure or heartburn.
October 10th, 2007 at 2:40 am
Gud Day Doc Emil!
we have an investigatory project in our school about diabetes, which the study involves about this fruit antidesma bunius spreng commonly known as bignay or bugnay. As we have read the previous comments, you said that there are no chemical analysis of bignay to show what components would be responsible for blood glucose lowering effect. Because of that we’re intrigued to know more about it. Can you share to us evrything you know about bignay? Would you mind giving us some websites to know more about ths bignay, and its composistion..:) thanks…hoping for your immediate response
October 14th, 2007 at 4:27 am
ampalaya is good to our body
October 14th, 2007 at 11:54 am
hmm.. could i ask you.. i really need the answer.. do you know wat eill happen to your face when you use ampalaya as a cleanser?? what i mean is.. waht are the effects of ampalaya to your face? and howd it happen? plz email me the answer.. bianca8fukumoto_88@yaho.com
October 27th, 2007 at 12:26 am
Hi! i also have the exact same question as Ms. Karla (whom i also have the same name). Our investigatory project is all about Bignay… and i really need to prove our title, “The effectiveness Bignay tea as a substitute for the treatment of hypertension and diabetes”… how am I supposed to prove it, if it shows no chemical analysis that can lower blood sugar level……….hhhmmm….. and I really need its composition as well, to help us prove its effectiveness to hypertensive and diabetic people…. Thankyou so much for the other info!!! it was a really great help!!
November 26th, 2007 at 6:58 am
any post about ganoderma?? tnx
December 2nd, 2007 at 2:16 pm
hi doc..i hav a thesis bout ampalaya. may i ask, wat is the primary content of ampalaya that has hypoglycemic effect to our system?… is that content is also common to some herbal fruits like duhat and apple?. do apple have hyoglycemic effect din po b?.
about chromium, it is said to be a “insulin receptor”, may i know how?
thnks a lot
December 17th, 2007 at 7:26 am
dear dr’s,
I would like to ask if when did apalaya as a herbal supplement been approved officially in the philippine as a cure if that is what some call it or as a treatment for a NIDDM, in what year!, who called it official? Coz I am doing a thesis on ampalaya!
thank you very much! need an answer immediately!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:31 am
dear any one?
good day!, can I ask for help?, because I am doing a thesis on ampalaya!, I would like to ask if when did ampalaya as a herbal plant in the Philippine been approved as a treatment or as a cure ?, if thats what they call it for NIDDM? I would like to know if when?what date? who? and where was it officially declared as one in the ten herbal plants of the DOH?
maraming salamat po!, hope to get a reply as soon as possible!
thank you!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:33 am
dear any one?
good day!, can I ask for help?, because I am doing a thesis on ampalaya!, I would like to ask if when did ampalaya as a herbal plant in the Philippine been approved as a treatment or as a cure ?, if thats what they call it for NIDDM? I would like to know if when?what date? who? and where was it officially declared as one in the ten herbal plants of the DOH?
maraming salamat po!, hope to get a reply as soon as possible!
thank you! and merry Xmas to you!
December 21st, 2007 at 7:57 pm
I have a problem with vaginal relaxtion, I have heard about herbals to help with this problem. labisa pumila, cortex parameria, fructus morinda and gall nuts (Manjakani). But I can’t find any of these thing in any of the stores. Could you please help me, I am in augusta ga and there is a GNC and Vitamin world.
December 28th, 2007 at 6:53 am
hi, i have low blood pressure, lack of iron so i heard that i should not eat bitter gourd is that true?
January 5th, 2008 at 2:32 am
im just gonna ask.. Wat is da use of pansit pansitan powder if ever i make one??? And also how to use it..
Tnx..
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From Doc Emil: Pancit pancitan can be used to lowe uric acid (by diuresis or increased urination). If you make a powder, then it can have a longer shelf life.
January 14th, 2008 at 5:04 am
Does taking bitter gourd juice daily can lead to impotency
January 28th, 2008 at 1:27 am
gud day, i always watch TFC and i saw in amy perez segment re ampalaya plus for diabetic, so how could i purchase or even sell the product, i’m currently leaving in bakersfield, california. waiting for your reply. thanks in advance…
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From Doc Emil: If you are interested to market Ampalaya Plus in the US please visit http://www.gonatural.com.ph for details.
February 7th, 2008 at 7:42 am
greetings! doc, I’ve been experiencing heartburn for almost a year now. what medicinal plants should i intake to prevent this kind of ailment?
February 12th, 2008 at 1:40 am
Is ampalaya can cure or lessen dysmenorrhea?
February 12th, 2008 at 7:38 am
good day!
doc, what medicinal plants is good to prevent and cure heartburn?
hope to hear from you the soonest.
thanks.
February 18th, 2008 at 9:44 am
How can I order Ampalaya plus and Live Green
I watch TFC. Thanks
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From Doc Emil: You can get Ampalay Plus by ordering from this website: http://www.gonatural.com.ph
February 18th, 2008 at 9:50 am
I have a friend who has high blood pressure. Is this okay to take this ampalaya plus. Thanks
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From Doc Emil: Ampalaya plus can help people with high blood pressure. It can lower cholesterol and improve glucose metabolism. It helps lower blood pressure from turmeric; also prevent blood clots which can lead to stroke…just like taking aspirin
February 20th, 2008 at 11:32 am
can you help us? were looking for procedures how to make a malungay tea?
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From Doc Emil: You can collect the malunggay leaves, clean it with water and air dry. This is already your tea leaves. Just put 1 tbsp leaves in a cup and pour boiling water and keep it covered for 5 minutes then drink it 3x a day for your daily supply of calcium, minerals; also helpful for diabetes and lactating mothers. Alternatively, you can boil 1 cup pack fresh leaves in 3 glasses water and keep it in a thermos bottle good for 1-2 days. I do not advise to keep the stock in thermos for more than 48 hours. Alternatively you can refrigerate and add flavors such as lemon or pineapple juice.Â
February 21st, 2008 at 8:16 am
good day. i just wanna ask kng anong magandang gamot sa taong hypertensive and diabetic.
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From Doc Emil: Natural remedy for hypertension is turmeric or luyan dilaw tea daily. Also serpentina or Adrographis paniculata tea. These can also help in diabetes. Better still take the Ampalaya plus capsule which is a combination of ampalaya, banaba and luyang dilaw. Eat food with high fiber daily. Maintain a low salt diet. Implement an activity (work-out) that will increase physical movement to burn calories. Eat plenty of vegetables and refrain from meals rich in sugar or carbohydrates. I will post the serpentina plant/ tea  next week. Monitor blood pressure and blood glucose weekly.
February 24th, 2008 at 11:10 am
i got hypothyroid almost 3years and i take a mdicine everyday. but when i stopped taking it my thyroid is very slowly getting big. and sometimes i get tired even i am doing nothing. my doctor told me for a surgery but iam afraid of it. can you tell me some herbal to reduce my thyroid.
February 24th, 2008 at 11:13 am
i just wanna ask kung ano magandang gamot o herbal para sa thyroid?
February 26th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
hello, i just wanna aks ano po magandang herbal na gamot sa GERD? Please reply im tired taking the pink pill everynight and its so expensive. thank you.
February 29th, 2008 at 8:50 am
what are other related literatures of ampalaya? need the answer ASAP ..
March 1st, 2008 at 1:23 pm
thanks for the info. I could really use this for our science fair!!!!!!!!!!
Wish thAt you”ll pUbliSh morE !!!
March 6th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Goodday!! i just wanna ask po kung ano herbal medicine iinumin ko ksi irregular menstration ko,,thank you
March 25th, 2008 at 3:12 am
I would like to ask about serpentina capsules. Someone gave it to us and saying that it lowers down blood sugar. We have a family history of diabetics. I have read in the internet that it is intended for hypentension. Can you please give an insight on this matter. Thank you
May 3rd, 2008 at 4:29 am
do you know any natural medicines i could take for my varicose veins. i am 36 years old and my varicose is starting to affect my daily routines. i would just raise my legs to ease the pain but sometimes the pain is so intense that i could hardly walk. i heard about operatons but i don’t have the money to pay for that expensive procedure. pls. help
May 7th, 2008 at 3:35 am
good day, I’m really confuse, Is it true that Bitter Melon can help treat or prevent malaria?And if that is true what are the properties of bitter melon that can help prevent or threat it.
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From Doc Emil: Bitter melon is not known to prevent malaria. Traditional medicine documentations show that Artimesia plants can be tried; in China the plant is Artimesia anua. Makahiya has also been reported, in folkloric literature on medicinal plants, to have some effect on malaria.
May 29th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Thank you very much for the answer doc! I’ve learned that ampalaya is bitter because of the substance called quinine and this substance is also use in antimalarial drugs. Can their be any possibilities that it can also treat malaria?
May 30th, 2008 at 8:56 am
ive tried ampalaya plus and i was amazed how it worked for my tooth infection!!!!!!!
June 11th, 2008 at 3:30 am
about shekes juice
June 21st, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Good day Dr Emil,
my father is a diabetic and hypertensive and is fond of eating amplaya, which is good because i know it can lower his blood sugar and stabilize his blood pressure, however his blood sugar is still above normal. he is also taking medications apart from eating the amplaya.
A neighbor asked him that this plant called “serpentina” is also good in lowering his blood sugar. he told me it is more bitter than ampalaya, my father is chewing one leaf 2 times a day (enduring the bitterness it has, coz he wanted to be cured). can you provide us more information about this plant? can it really cure diabetes? what are the sickness that it can cure and what is the effect of having too much of this? i can find little article about this plant from the websites.
thanks =)
June 28th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
wow..
yah..
about ampalaya is good to our health..
can u help me..
that about my investigatory projects in school..
can u gve me some title?
plzzz………………….
tnxx
i hope…u will respond in my problem
July 13th, 2008 at 1:11 am
July 13, 2008
Dear Dr. Emil,
I am a diabetic person (type 2). Can you please provide me the diabetic book which was advertised in salamat doc program aired this morning? I would highly appreciate if you will send me a copy for free. Thank you and more power.
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From Doc Emil: Please check with the web site of the company: http://www.gonatural.com.ph on how you can get the free book on diabetes.
July 14th, 2008 at 3:43 am
Hi Doc!
I am 40 yrs old and I have gain a lot of pounds through the years. In 2005, I was diagnosed with Hypertension and type 2 diabetes. My doctor said the diabetes can still be prevented if I changed my lifestyle. Sad to say, as much as I wanted to slim down, my body keeps on getting larger and larger. I take up 5 mg of Norizec Glimepiride and 25 mg of Atenolol Therabloc daily for my maintenance. I am planning to take up either the Ampalaya Plus Capsule or Ampalaya Plus Delite Herbal Tea. Question: Will the Ampalaya extracts complement my daily medicine or will it cancel one another?
Thanks
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From Doc Emil: Complimentary ang ampalaya at ang combination nito tulad ang (ampalaya, banaba, luyang dilaw) para sa diabetes. Sa pag-aaral ng UP College of Medicine, ang combination na nabangit ko ay mas nakabuti sa mga diabetico kasi mas gumanda ang blood sugar level control ng katawan; kasama ang mga resetang gamot.
Once a diabetic, for life ang diabetes, what your doctor is referring is that complications can be prevented.
Kung gusto mong magpapayat, mag set ka ng weight reduction program: cut your usual consumption of carbohydrates and fats by 1/2 or 50%; do not fast -take small frequent meals; reduce or eliminate your intake of all possible extra sweets such as cake, ice cream and soft drinks. Check the website:Â http://www.gonatural.com.ph/ and look at the benefits of resveratrol (Slenda). Adopt a regular exercise. No amount of supplemental intake will work for weight reduction without proper diet and exercise.
July 18th, 2008 at 11:42 am
please include copyright of your website. because i need your copyright for my project
July 18th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Dear Doc EMIL,GOOD day i’m your abide air patient. my problem is that isuffer both my hands parang namamanhid palagi.a sypmtom of diabetic.? thanks and more power to your program
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From Doc Emil: Hindi lahat ng namamanhid ay dahil sa diabetes baka kailangan mo lang ng Vitamin B complex (Vit B1, 6, 12). Mabibili ito sa botica sabihin mo lang Vit B1, 6, 12. Take 1 tablet 2x a day for 3 months or more. Mas mabuti kung magpakonsulta ka sa doctor para ma examine ang iyong blood sugar kung meron ka ngang diabetes.
July 20th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Doc,
Thank you for your advise in the different ailments it helps a lot to us your subscriber. Pls give me an advise about my ailment, coz i feel that my stomach is always full of gas, how can i treat it, what should i do. Thanks and more power.
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From Doc Emil: You can try probiotics as a possible remedy. I would recommend the liquid drinks in the market and also yogurt. Take them before meals. If you can drink it in the morning take it between meals before taking snack. Lactobacilli must be taken before any meal so that the good bacteria can settle in the intestines. If you have a meal the lactobacilli will just go out with the food. Take also prebiotics which support the growth of good bacteria such as yacon, coconut sugar and sugar beets. These will improve your digestion and decrease the gas. Remember do not expect results in just a short time; usually a month or more and if you improve, you must keep it as part of your lifestyle. These are health habits that will maintain health.
Also take teas such as Ampalaya Plus Delite because turmeric and ampalaya will help reduce Helicobacter bacteria (the cause of peptic ulcer) in the stomach.
July 25th, 2008 at 7:23 am
hoy..maglagay naman kau ng preparation pra sa herbal oil…
August 2nd, 2008 at 11:01 am
tnx for the infos. it helps me a lot on my studies. more power!
August 5th, 2008 at 5:59 am
Good afternoon doc. You mentioned Labisa pumilia is for females… are there available supplements of this nature in the Philippines?
Thanks
August 6th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Everyone,,
Please help me in my investigatory project. Is malunggay a wound healer?? And how will I do that it will heal wounds?? Will I extract it’s juice and put it in the wound??
TNX!!!!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:02 am
please help us in our investigatory project.we motivated to make a powdered tea comes from malunggay but we dont know what are the steps that we are going to follow.so please help us.
TNKS!
and more power to you guys
August 10th, 2008 at 8:34 am
hi doc, ‘m a student pwede po bang magpatulong about my research “The effect of ampalaya leaf extract and guava leaf extract in the wounds of guinea pigs”… rational at paradigm nya sana kailangan ko at mga researchers kung sino?
hope matulungan nyo po ako…..thank you and more power….
August 14th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Good morninmg po… please mention the beneficial effects of serpentina leaves to the body. Are the efects the same with that of ampalaya? Salamat po….
August 20th, 2008 at 7:42 am
tnx very much!u help me in skul & my research work.can u tell me more philippine plants that cure diseases of the urinary system like kidney stones & enuresis(bedwetting)??just e-mail me at jq_luvrose08@yahoo.com.tnx very much!
August 20th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Dr emil,
Thanks for your natural blog, I saw ur blog thru salamat dok,and i inspire to open ur webside thru internet. i have a problem
i have a tubercolusis beside in my neck. There is herbal medicine can cure with this. thanks
August 20th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Dr,
I have tubercolusis beside my neck, and i have different medicine for this. But i want natural herbal medicine to cure with this and i try luya , i boil and i drink 3times a days. Doc,maybe u know some other natural medicine. Thanks a lot
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:01 am
Safe po ba ang malungay sa may diabetes 130-140 ang glucose ko ginagawa ko po syang tea. Thanks in advance
August 25th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Doc I need ur reply to my questions thanks
feneth
August 25th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
doc emil
waiting your reply pls pls pls
September 1st, 2008 at 7:13 am
Sir,
Request information for herbal supplement in diabetes condition, and prices as will.
Thanks , best regards.
Hernan
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:00 am
sir,
thank you of information
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:00 am
sir,
thank you of information
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:03 am
Sir,
Thank very much i hope all people well read it.
please add me aRjAy_crazy@yahoo.com
September 7th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
sir, may i know what is the herbal medicine that can cure hepatitis?also what type of hepatitis that can easily be cure?may i know also what is the meaning of hepatic encephalopathy?it is hepatitis?
September 8th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
tank you for this we will you this as information for our investigatory project for our contest project.
September 10th, 2008 at 7:37 am
hai doc
ano ang mgiging effect sa diabetic person kung ihahalo mo ang ampalaya extract at nido low fat?
kailangan ko po ksi.
tnx po.
hope your anser later
September 15th, 2008 at 8:43 am
gud day
can u send me recipe book on my address? thank you and more power
September 18th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
im a diabetic and i have hypothroidism now my problem is last week nawalan ako ng boses then nagcoughing ako now ang feeling ay may plema ako sa lalamunan prang parati may sipon what hervbal medicine i try good ba dito ung malungay juice or ampalaya juice. thanks doc for advice.
September 21st, 2008 at 3:47 am
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September 23rd, 2008 at 3:50 am
hello…………..ang galing tlaga ng ampalaya
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
doc, wat ba gamot ng varicose veins and is it taking an amplaya plus capsule is for diabetic only?…kc po i really love to eat sweets like chocolat basta sweets, e ayaw ko pong magkadiabetes. Right now, bumili na po ako ng ampalaya plus delite herbal tea un po ung iniinom ko after eating the sweets. Kc po lagi me my stocks ng chocolate…Im not fat naman 120 founds (normal pa rin at my age 31). So ok ba na magtake ako ng ampalaya plus capsule?
September 24th, 2008 at 12:50 am
este 120 pounds . correct ko ung error sa pagtype ko…
October 10th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
DR. EMIL,
I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES. I WOULD LIKE TO TRY AMPALAYA PLUS SUPPLEMENT CAPSULES. PLEASE EMAIL ME ON HOW TO ORDER THIS. I LIVE IN KENT, WASHINGTON, AND IF THERE IS ANY STORE WHERE TO BUY THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW ALSO.
THANK YOU, I REMAIN,
RESPECTFULLY YOURS.
fparanada@aol.com
October 18th, 2008 at 5:40 am
pls put the ampalaya as an ice cream
October 18th, 2008 at 5:42 am
i cannot understand it pls clear it
October 22nd, 2008 at 2:46 pm
They said that bignay is a medicinal tree. Can you tell me what parts of the tree can cure what disease and how to prepare it. Thank you
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:02 am
Hi! i would just like to ask what are the foods that would increase hemoglobin level? Thanks and more power!
November 3rd, 2008 at 6:19 pm
hi doc ano po ang herbal midicines ng tuberculosis kc s lugar po namin mostly iyan ang sakit.salamat po
November 10th, 2008 at 4:32 am
Hello From South Bend, IN (USA)
My wife is originally from the Manila area. She has been undergoing chemo for cancer for about 4 years now. She is also on 3 different blood pressure medicines. One of these (Spironolactone) causes her body to retain potassium. After taking some wheat grass juice her potassium reading went dangerously high.
I see in your materials that avocadoes have potasium listed. Can you give a more specific potasium content reading as she likes to eat them occationally?
I like your web site!
Thanks!
November 21st, 2008 at 2:26 pm
gooday doc i just to ask ano ang puwede inomin n gamot ang my tb sana sagotin mo po ako samalat.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:23 am
anu po ang mga proseso ng paggawa nito
pakisagot po kasi investigatory project ko po ito eh
and anu din po yung mga materials na kailangan para magawa yun
at anu po ang magiging resulta at yung conclusion po ng pagawa
please po sagutin nyo i need the answer po kc
ASAP po
hanggang 12 lang po kasi eh please po
December 13th, 2008 at 3:55 am
good day po!
ano po ba ung mron sa ampalaya na wala po sa malunggay?
mas madami po bang benefits n makukuha sa ampalaya kesya sa malunggay?
inaasahan po namin ang maagang kasagutan…
salamat po… GODBLESS
December 19th, 2008 at 7:51 am
can ampalaya be made as flour? tnx
December 21st, 2008 at 5:38 am
..thank you…
..although i hate bitter gourd..haha..
January 5th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
good day! ngdadalantao po me, during my pregnancy po mataas ang aking dugo at sugar ano po ba ang dapat ko kainin at take n gamot na di maaapektuhan ang baby ko. pls tulungan nyo po sana me.
thanks.
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:06 pm
hello doc. doctor told me that i’m acidic..
what would be the right herbal med could i take
thaks….
January 26th, 2009 at 2:31 am
hello po doc, my father has hypertension and heart problem. last november we found out that he also has chronic kidney failure which the dr said is agravated by his heart problem and this january we found out that he is also diabetic. what other herbal medicines or supplements can he take? thank you God Bless…
January 26th, 2009 at 2:33 am
and what type of diet or what particular food can he take? medyo nahirapan po kami kung ano ipakain sa kanya with his complicated ailments…. thanks again
January 30th, 2009 at 1:37 am
THESE ARE GOOD FOR DIABETICS: AMPALAYA, LUYANG DILAW, BANABABA, MALUNGGAY AND KANGKONG. ALSO FRUITS SUCH AS DUHAT AND BIGNAY.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:23 am
Thanks for the informations. This will help a lot in our oral defense for our investigatory project!Thanks again!
March 15th, 2009 at 4:12 am
Dr. Aligui,
What will be the herbal medicine for pvera and epilepsy. I’m just curious because I have been watching “Salamat DoC” and there has been no discussion regarding these 2 medical condition.
Please e-mail me. Hope to hear from you.
Thank you very much.
FROM DR. ALIGUI
Polycythemia vera and epilepsy are difficult conditions to be addressed by herbal medicine. P. vera is a medical condition brought about by long exposure to high altitude which causes the blood to increase red blood cells because of reduced oxygen at high altitude. Epilepsy is a condition which can be due to a number of factors; two forms are petit mal and grand mal seizures. While these have different causes and manifestations, medicinal plants that can calm the nerves may help reduce the irritation in the brain. However, it will not be a cure but rather an addition to diet. Watch Salamat Dok this weekend regarding the use of basil leaves for relaxation which can be advised for people with epilepsy. Caution is given that this is not a sure way of dealing with epilepsy but can help calm the nerves. Please see the current posting on medicinal plant regarding the use of Basil leaves as relaxant.
March 16th, 2009 at 3:28 am
do you know any herbal treatment for hepatitis B? i’ve read that Phyllantus niruri, is a potent medicinal herb for hepatitis B. According to numerous writings, this plant can also be found in the Philippines. Can you please comment on this? Is it (P Niruri)available now in our drugstores?
FROM DR. ALIGUI:
There is no treatment of Hepatitis B, although there have been instances wherein people with chronic hepatitis B have spontaneously had disappearance of serum hepatitis B surface antigen -which means an apparent cure. Most remedies for hepatitis B are found in the body as defense substances, like interferon. Supplements and medications for hepatitis B which are common are those which reduce liver inflammation; Example: silymarin. Phylantus niruri has been reported to act the same way. Prepared as tea, P. niruri is taken daily to help reduce liver inflammation and thus prevent any further deterioration of the liver. P. niruri is not available in the drug stores. You can find them growing sporadically in vacant lots amongst grass. This is locally known as sampa-sampalukan.
March 20th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Is it true that Bitter Gourd is good for treating pimple?
FROM DR. ALIGUI:
Yes, bitter gourd can help because it is also a natural antibiotic but luyang dilaw or turmeric is more appropriate or a combination of these. Prepare turmeric as salabat or tea, taken daily. By the way, people who are taking the food supplement Ampalaya Plus have reported improvement of their pimples.
March 23rd, 2009 at 12:39 am
what is the disadvantage of bitter melon
FROM DR ALIGUI: Basically to improve glucose tolerance among healthy and diabetic persons. It is also an immune modulator, improving resistance to infection, especially viral infections. It is food and it a food that acts to help the body prevent both infectious and degenerative diseases -it is a nutraceutical.
March 27th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
gud day po,wat po bang medicine o herbal para sa irregular menstration?wait ko po ung sagot.salamat po.god bless
FROM DR. ALIGUI: Eating food with phyto estrogens will help. These are root crops: camote, yam (gabi) and gotu kola or takip kohol may help in circulation.
April 3rd, 2009 at 10:41 pm
We are in the us like to know how to buy this tea we got some when we was in the Philippines Forrest w.
From Dr. Emil: please refer to http://www.gonatural.com.ph they sell their Ampalaya Plus Herbal Tea online
April 17th, 2009 at 8:23 am
doc,,,
can i take ampalaya plus
im 14 yrs old
pls send ur answer on precious171994@yahoo.com
From Dr. Aligui:
Yes, you can. It can improve your metabolism of sugar and even reduces acne. It is supportive of healthy lifestyle.
i heard its safe and can prevent frm diabetes and obesity
a\can i use it even if im only 14 yrs old
April 23rd, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Good day to you Doctor,
My father was diagnosed last month with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. He will be having his 1st chemotherapy on Saturday (April 25, 2009). I would like so much to know if there are any alternative medicine that can help in burning his cancer cells? cause i read some testimonials on the internet that when they did the alternative medicines, they were healed of cancer.. of course with prayers too. =) and if its possible to do it during the time he is doing his chemo? thanks so much doc.
please doc email me at mlouie_masigan@yahoo.com.ph
thanks and GOd bless you!
FROMDR EMIL: You can try chichirica or what is called Madagascar periwinkle tea, locally known as “atay biyaâ€. It is an ornamental plant so most commercial gardens will have it. To make a tea, use 2-3 leaves in a cup of boiling water, cover for 5 minutes and drink daily. It is bitter. I heard of a colon cancer case who said that the colon mass disappeared. He took it for several years and he was given only 6 months to live.
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:40 pm
dear doc, i have a GERD; i am advised not to drink tea because of the caffeine content. is ampalaya plus tea or any tea from plant extract not adviseable too? does it contain caffeine?
May 8th, 2009 at 6:56 am
dear doc,
i have watched umagang kay ganda everyday, and i wanted to have your cookbook. may i know if its for free? thankx.
From admin: Please visit http;//www.ampalaya.ph for more info to avail the free books.
May 10th, 2009 at 10:00 am
GOOD MORNING, I’M 33 YRS. OLD, I KNOW I HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. ITS ALMOST ONE YR. NOIW. Iâ€M EXPERIENCING PROBLEM AND LESS FLUID OUTCOME ON MY ORGAN DATI HO TALAGANG GANADO AKO AT FULLFILL AKO KADA MAG SEX AT KONGTING GALAW LANG TALAGANG TAYO KAAGAD BUT NOW NAHIHIYA NA AKO DAHIL HINDI KO SIYA MA SATISFY DAHIL HINDI NA NGA MASYADONG TUMITIGAS AT NAPANSIN KO NA KO KONTING FLUID NALANG ANG LUMULABAS SA ORGAN KO. CAN YOU SUGGEST THE BEST HERBAL MEDICINE..DOC WALA NMAN AKO NARARAMDAMAN NA SAKIT OR NANGHIHINA OK NAMAN AKO MASIGLA AT MALAKAS. PLS EMAIL ME AT MY PERSONAL EMAIL ADD.
HOPING FOR YOUR RESPONSE.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND MORE POWER
FROM DR. EMIL: Have a medical check up just to make sure you do not have diabetes. Supplements containing Tongkat Ali (marketed as Enduranz) can help. You take 1 capsule 2x a day before meals. It may take 2-3 weeks before you can expect results. If it will work for you, you should take it as a daily supplement as long as you can because increase in age will likely result in reduction of testosterone. Kaya para sa patuloy na sustenahan ang testosterone, tuloy tuloy din ang supplementation ng Tongkat ali.
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:02 pm
hi doc,
im a female 21 yrs old and wants to increase my testosterone.. is it okay for a woman like me to take enduranz? or can you recommend some other medicine for me to increase testosterone..
thank you so much in advance..
good day..
From Dr. Emil: Women cannot increase testosterone by tongkat ali because what tongkat ali does is to let the body release the bound testosterone and only males have most of the testosterone.
July 7th, 2009 at 3:38 am
hi!gusto ko malaman kung pwede makabili dito sa USA ng ampalaya plus magkano at kung saan? pls i really want the ampalaya plus herbal tea i love it
From Admin: Ampalaya Plus is available in Seafood City in LA or you can also buy online at http://www.gonatural.com.ph
July 19th, 2009 at 10:06 am
hi…would like to know if ampalaya plus delite is safe for pregnant women to drink? thanks
FROM DR. ALIGUI: Yes maari itong inumin.
July 20th, 2009 at 10:06 am
MauLaNg ala 6 ng gabi p0! Hehe..aq0h nga p0 pLa c cHris 0r wAynE..matan0ng q0h lng p0..does Ampalaya tea can really make your acne gone?does often taking it can get rid of distressing and embarrassing hatefuL acne?Thankz doc.. As aLwAyZ -cHris wAyNE-
From Dr. Aligui: Yes makakatulong ito sa acne. Inumin 3x a day.
July 21st, 2009 at 12:53 am
hi doc! Besides from ampalaya what other herbal plant can lower blood glucose?
From Dr. Aligui: Banaba, luyang dilaw, kangkong, malunggay, duhat, serpentina
July 21st, 2009 at 12:54 am
hi..i would like to ask what other plant can lower blood glucose.tnx..
July 21st, 2009 at 3:41 am
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July 21st, 2009 at 11:04 am
Drink a lots lots of WATER it helps to flush away toxins in your system..best beauty secret is water…you can also try Aloe vera. Apply the Aloe vera juice in the affected area. Aloe vera are known to heal cuts,wounds,pimples and even scar..The coffe powder when you applied to your face can help your acne and even scar disappear.remember that coffe has great Anti oxidant enough to fight toxins that made by your pimples and acne scar..Toothpaste can also be use to treat acne.Use colgate(not flavored)-c0nt-
July 21st, 2009 at 11:22 am
The toothpaste have mint ingredient.when you applied it..you will felt a little bit hot..it helps to dried up your pimples effectively and fastly!believe it or not its true!..The tomato juice also can be used to fade/disappear acne scar because of its Anti oxidant property..apply the tomato juice in your face and leave for 30 min.then wash..For those oily face get some salt,melt it in warm water then add cold water then wash it to your face..dont you know that milk powder also can be used for scar?believe!
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:20 am
Doc sorry if my question is sensitive..i cant resist to masturbate..why? And does masturbation can cause pimples?Thanks doc
July 24th, 2009 at 9:59 am
can u make an antibiotic out of ampalaya? how? pls. reply as soon as posible…. thank you
FromDr. Aligui: Amplaya itself has antibiotic properties, you don’t have to make an antibiotic out of it.
July 25th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
i want to ask if it safe to intake the aloevera gel.i so it in other source.
thanks a lot.
pls email me,your answer.thanks
August 9th, 2009 at 6:50 am
Gud day! how many pineapples will a person need to treat dysmenorrhea?Can you give us a websit to prove this?thank you…
From Dr. Aligui: Take pineapple as food – about 1 cup daily or you can try parsley ½ cup daily during menstruation.
August 17th, 2009 at 7:21 am
hello and good morning, Dr. Emil. I just would like to know what are the herbal medicines to be taken to help remove gall stones? I have heard apple juice which is 5 glasses a day for 5 days and on the sixth day, the patient have to take one glass of it and one spoonful of ipsum salt with olive oil. But I find it hard to find the ipsum salt. Any other medicine please? I am in China now. Thanks and I will await your response.
From Dr. Aligui: A possible natural detox which can increase bile flow, and therefore can potentially expel gall stones, would be radish juice. Take the 30cc or 1 oz of juice every other day. If you want to maintain just good bile flow for good health, then just eat raw radish with your favorite garden salad of tomatoes and lettuce or even blanched camote tops
August 17th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hello p0h doc emil ask ko lang po kung anong magandang herbal para sa allergy?? My symptoms: Lagi po akong binabahing, runny nose, sinisipon na knakati ang ilong. My dr prescribed me anti histamines (nakakaantok).. Pls give me some advised doc. Tnx po ..
Dennis 24yrs old
From Dr. Aligui: Luyang dilaw salabat taken 1 cup daily. One inch of luyang dilaw sliced or crushed and boiled in 1and 1/2 glass of water for about 5 minutes . You can keep this for two days in the refrigerator.
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:31 am
good morning po, meron po akong frozen muscle, nagstart po ito late last year, nung una parang wala lang kasi kayo ko ang sakit but then lately di ko na maigalaw ng maayos ang kamay ko so i went to the doctor and they said i got frozen muscle, hypertension and high sugar(minimal) sa blood ko, sana po matulungan nyo ko what to do and take, i got sisters sa pinas so i can easily as them to send me the meds you can suggest, 51 na po ako and i reside in hong kong
thanks po ng marami, hintayin ko na lang po reply ninyo
FROM DR. ALIGUI: Try turmeric. Being in hong kong you may want to get Ampalaya plus (which contains turmeric) from the Philippines, take this 3x a day. Later on the company making amplaya plus will market special teas which contain plain turmeric. Alternatively, in China there is herb preparation called Jianghuang (which I learned to be turmeric) which you might want to inquire in Chinese drugstores.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:22 pm
i would just like to know the health benefits of bugnay tree…. and what is the best herbal that can strengthen my hair and to prevent hair fall/loss and to produce hair growth? would appreciate your immediate response. thanks!
FROM DR ALIGUI: Try aloe vera mixed with centella asiatica, blended and mixed in ordinary shampoo.
September 26th, 2009 at 2:48 am
hi po, ask lang po kung anong herbal product ang magagawa out of kangkong??asap po tnx.,.,.,.,.,.
FROM DR. ALIGUI: Only a vegetable capsule made of kangkong powder is possible
October 1st, 2009 at 4:57 am
Hi Doc!
I like this blogs about herbal medicines a lot. Will you please tell me what herbal medecines/plants are good for Bartholins’ cyst?
Thanks po and I’m waiting for your speedy reply.
FROM SR ALIGUI:
There is no herbal medicine or plants that would be good for Bartholin’s Cyst. You just have to keep them from getting infected, in which case it becomes an abscess. Good personal hygiene is recommended.
October 12th, 2009 at 5:09 am
magandang araw po doc, ako po ay may mababang level ng tsh at meron po akong multiple nodule, tama po bang broccoli at repolyo pati petchay bagio ang nagpapataas ng level dahil kinokontra at binabawasan nila ang iodine sa ating katawan? salamat po.
FROM DR ALIGUI:
Ang sobrang kain ng broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower ay di recomendado maari ito makapagpababa ng thyroid function at makadagdag sa pagbaba ng TSH. Hormone augmentation ang kailangan. Eat fruits and vegetables in moderation. Selenium form nuts would be a good supplement. Selenium helps raise TSH. Brazil nuts are good sources of selenium and also sea foods.
October 13th, 2009 at 12:47 am
hi doc. nakita ko yung website ninyo. very informative. tanong ko lang doc kung pwede sa aking yung ampalaya juice while taking 1 tab fornidd 500mg after breakfast. my hgt is 253. blood pressure normal, creatinine normal. anemic. 53years old.
thank you doc for the advice you will send..God bless!
FROM DR ALIGUI:
Pwede ang ampalaya juice sa iyo. Kung ang blood sugar mo ay 253, mataas yan at kailangan mo ang mapatingin ng malimit sa doctor kasi mataas yan. Ang normal blood sugar (fasting) ay dapat 90-110 lamang.
November 9th, 2009 at 2:41 am
A pleasant day sir.
I’m Francis A. Aguilar, a BS Biology student in UPLB. I’ve read the blogs about Antidesma bunius and its purported anti-diabetic property. I would just like to ask if you’ve heard of users of bignay bark for diabetes or of any literature listing the the bark’s traditional/meicinal use. I’m currently preparing for a study on the potential hypoglycemic properties of bignay bark extract and the information would be of great help. Again, a pleasant day to you sir.
From Dr. Aligui: Bignay has been reported to help lower blood glucose but there are no studies on it. I would recommend that you test it on animal models using standard methods such as using alloxan or streptozotocin to induce diabetes in mice and then test the extract of Antidesma.
November 9th, 2009 at 2:43 am
A pleasant day sir.
I’m sorry. The email address sir is pransis_aguilar@yahoo.com Sorry for the typo. Again, thank you.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Hi doc,
Could you please advice about my problem on my caretaker kasi bawat mag-ubo siya magdura siya ng dugo but one time every morning its like plema my kasamang dugo. Nagpa-xray siya finding my small spot on the right of the lung. Nagpalordotic siya normal naman. Nagbigay siya ng sample ng plema niya invalid naman. Isa pa kasi lagi daw sumasakit sa buong likod niya at nasabi yong doctor madami daw plema sa likod niya so what is the best herbal medicine on this type of illness?
Thank you hope to hear from you soon! Could you please answer me to this email:ipiggoat@yahoo.com.sg
From Dr. Aligui: You cannot just give a herbal medicine especially the condition is persistent. There must be other workup that will determine why he is having blood with phlegm. Herbal medicine for cough will only help liquefy the phlegm –example: lagundi but it will not solve or cure the main medical problem. You have to communicate well with his attending doctor so proper care and work up can be done.
November 11th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Dear Dr. Aligui,
I am diabetic and insulin dependent. I had triple heart bypass surgery last year. Nanood ako ng Salamat Dok sa TFC dito sa Virginia, USA. Mayroon kang binaggit tungkol sa detoxipication drink. You said celery, parsley mix with pineapple juice as a detox juice. Para sa katulad kong diabetic anong klaseng blended juice ang pwede kong blender na available dito sa Amerika. By the way , related kaba kay Arthur Aligui, my classmate from Calamba, Laguna. Taga Calamba rin ako. Please let me know what to do. you can email me at rl_509@yahoo.com Thank you and regards.
Ramon
From Dr. Aligui: Since you are in the US, try to get hawthorn berry which was reported to help in diabetes with good results. The detox celery, parsely & pineapple is not recommended for diabetics, you have to replace pineapple with cucumber. If you want to try bitter gourd for diabetes, you can make a juice out of it mixed with green apples, using an ordinary juice extractor. Take any of these regularly but be sure you refrain from too much sugar. I would recommend that you monitor you blood sugar weekly to check it your natural supplementation works. You cannot stop any medications even if natural could help you. Control your blood pressure by taking less of the processed foods. Omega 3 (fish oil) can help you with reduction of the bad cholesterol which is the likely cause of your atherosclerosis. Take care.
November 11th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Doc,lagi po akong nanonood ng salamat dok,dahil na rin sa inyo,umiinom po ako ng slenda,effective po,last week sumakit ang balakang ko at parang na balisawsaw ako,uminom ako ng renalin,nawala,pwede ko po bang pagsabayin ang slenda at renalin?Nagpa pelvic ultasound ako at may myoma daw po ako na maliit at malaki pa ang monggo,pero worid pa rin po ako,ano po ba ang natural na paraan na gamot ang para sa myoma?thank you po at more power>God bless!
From Dr. Aligui: Walang gamot sa myoma, umiwas ka lang ng processed food gaya ng mga spam, hotdogs, hamburgers, etc also mga delata o kaya tucino para di n lumaki ang myoma. Take bioflavonoids from dark colored fruits and vegetables (black grapes, sugar beets, etc). Ang Slenda ay may bioflavonoid na rin. Pwede mong pagsabayin ang Slenda at Renalin.
December 8th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Hello doc,
ahm… just wanna ask if ampalaya is good for the skin? and what could be the possible effects of it when you put it to your face?
coz we have investigatory project and we are planning to use amapalaya as our main ingredient in our facial wash.
Thanks.:)
God bless u doc!
From Dr. Aligui: Ampalaya juice on skin can be antiseptic and astringent. Just like a cleansing material for the skin. Most cosmetic products now have natural ingredients, so ampalaya is fine for the skin.
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:29 am
also..bitter gourd as a scar remover traditional,alternative for scar remover..
January 9th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Doc i have a type 2 diabetes. what is the best vegetable and fruits to be taken raw if i want to start a full vegetarian diet
From Doc Emil: Fruits are usually eaten raw but with moderation since fruits contain sugar. All leafy green leafy vegetables can be eaten raw provided it is cleaned properly. Some can just be steamed such as camote tops, kangkong. Raw malunggay leaves are very difficult to eat and it is best extracted into vegetable juice. Cruciferous vegetableous can also be eaten raw such as broccoli, cabbage, but not brushel sprouts. Ampalaya can be eaten raw.
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:38 am
HI DOC ANG CULFLOWER,BROCULI AT REPOLYO AY BAWAL B KAININ NG MY TYRIOD OR GOITER SALAMAT PO.
From Doc Emil: Bawal lang ang madalas na kain pero hindi absolute na bawal.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Hi doctor emil, i would like to ask if there is an herbal drug for water rentention? i can drink up to 3 liters per day but im not satisfied with my urination, i notice it only this year when i transferred to middle east for work. i also feel bloated after drinking water, does this has something to do with the Kind of water here? As we all know, water in the middle east are treated water only as they do not have water sources except the nearby sea. If I will drink distilled water, I’ve read before that distilled water removes also the nutrients in our body. Please advice if there is an herbal product for water retention.
Also, what is the best herbal product for colon cleansing? Is the colon cleanser (medicine sold in bottles) safe? Or it has side effects?
If I will try natural colon cleansing how many days it will take effect?
Thank you very much.
From Doc Emil: Mineral water is advisable than distilled water. Distilled water can cause you to loose minerals. I cannot say any recommendation for colon cleanse. I would say that eating food with high fiber can cleanse your colon; coulpled with taking lactobacilli or yogurt. Colon cleanse cannot be regarded as quick medical intervention, it works because it a health habit to prevent disease.
February 1st, 2010 at 8:36 am
may i ask also what are the chemical properties bugnay have to be a herbal medicine for diabetic?plz
From Doc Emil: no studies on this but it was reported to be used for diabetes in Thailand.
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:32 pm
my father slices up some ampalaya, adds water and boils it then lets me drink the water, he says it will help reduce my acne. is it true? i have severe acne on the face. if not, what herbal/natural remedy can i use to help reduce my acne? thanks, doc! i’m so grateful to you and your very informative website.
From Doc Emil: Yes it could but not all the time, you have to see if it is working for you. Turmeric or luyang dilaw is also good for acne. You can use it just like preparing salabat. 1 cup of turmeric “salabat” 2x daily is the usual food supplement.
February 5th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
i just want to know if the ampalaya is also best for hepatitis b infected? can u recomend ampalaya capsule not just 500 mg? i am willing to purchase.. pls do reply asap. you can reply direct into my mail..
thank you very much and God Bless!
February 6th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
hi doc,
i was reading all the blog that was posted and i want to know more about serpentina for my sister thats leaving in the philippines that has type 2 diabetes and hypertention. she suffered minor stroke in january of this year 2010.
thanks and more power,
From Doc Emil: Please see this on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrographis_paniculata#Medicinal_use
March 5th, 2010 at 3:57 am
Doc maraming salamat sa inyong tugon sa nauna kong katanungan. Ang aking susunod na tanong: – Nakakasira po ba ng liver ang madalas na pag-inom ng ampalaya juice?
From Dr. Aligui: No, information on ampalaya indicates that it helps the liver digest food better, either to metabolize sugar better and to lower cholesterol. This is even good for fatty liver.
March 29th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Hi,
I have taken 2/3 cup bitter guard daily for my controlling blood sugar.can you tell me .is there any side effect such as impotence,heart prob,kidney failure
From Dr. Aligui: No reported side effects have been noted for ampalaya, it is a very good vegetable.
April 17th, 2010 at 12:53 am
Dear Dr. Aligui,
I was a type 2 diabetic for over a year now. I found out that I was 7 weeks pregnant. I used to take a lot of medicines since I have other health problems too. My doctor ask me stop taking some of my meds. except for my diabetic. I found this bitter gourd tea on the market. I would like to know if it safe for me to drink and not harm the baby and how many times can I drink the tea, the box said its all 100% natural.
Please respond ASAP.. Thank you Doc
Respectfully,
Lina
From Dr. Aligui: Ampalaya is ok but for food supplements, make sure that the product will not contain ampalaya seeds. If you choose to take food supplements, Ampalaya Plus is ok.
April 23rd, 2010 at 4:44 am
Dear Dr. Aligui,
I have recently had an FBS test and the results are the following:
HBA1C = 10.7% 6.6-8.6% (normal)
FBS = 130 mq/dL 70-105
LDL = 206 mq/dL <200mq/dL
Alarming na po ba ang figures na ito or do? Ok po bang mag Ampalaya Plus ako or need to see a doctor for medications?
Thanks in advance.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 am
good
May 9th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Dear Dr. Aligui,
What to know>how to prevent a bartholin cyst?thank u
From Dr. Aligui: Yes but there is no herbal medicine for that. You have to see a gynecologist to check what can be done about it.
June 8th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Doc,
My mom started taking ampalaya plus. wala po bang complication if she is taking medication for her high blood pressure? Medyo elevated din po ang sugar level nya.
Thsnk you po!
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None. Ampalaya Plus supplements the anti-diabetic medication. All 3 components are essentially food. Banaba as tea has been around for a long time (more than 100 years)
-Doc Emil
June 22nd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
good day to u doc. just wanna ask if i am ok to take ampalaya capsule while im taking tenoretic 100mg for my hypertension.. hoping it will not give conflict for my highblood.. ive got 3boxes today from pinas.. cos i notice my sugar will go up 8.6 fasting.. pls reply to my email tnx
From Dr. Aligui: Ampalaya is compatible with medications of blood pressure.
July 13th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
hi doc emil,
i just would like to ask if it is possible to make our thesis entitled perception of diabetic clients about the importance of herbal supplements (ampalaya) in controlling type 2 diabetes mellitus.is there any suggestions that will make our thesis better?
thank u very much..
sincerely,
deedee
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From Doc Emil: If you are doing a thesis for a BS course, this is ok but if this would be for a master’s thesis, it might not be acceptable. You have to deal with the health seeking behavior of patients, their actual intake of food supplements and the blood sugar levels; thus it would be cross-sectional study: The relationship of food supplement intake and control of DM Type 2. The perception would be written as part of the cross-sectional survey.
July 20th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Dok, Marami pong salamat sa inyong sagot sa nauna kong katanungan. Ngayon po nais ko po sanang malaman kung anong mabisang halamang gamot na makakalunas sa aking sobrang pagpapawis ng katawan. Sana po ay matugunan ninyo kaagad dahil hirap na hirap na po ako lalo na sobrang humid o napakainit dito sa Qatar ngayon at hindi mawala wala ang aking ubo at sipon dahil palagi po akong natutuyuan ng pawis. Marami pong salamat sa inyo at sana ay lalo pang magtagumpay ang inyong programa…
July 26th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
please help me i have had a case of kidney infection from bacteria and i would like to start using the Bitter lemo as a preventive measure. Is that ok ?
thanks for the many solutions you have given the people. KEEP IT UP
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Yes that’s ok since bitter melon has anti-bacterial properties, but you also have to try cranberry juice. If you take adequate amounts of water, it is already a preventive measure against urinary tract infection.
July 28th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Dear Sir,
I am 53 years old and resenctly I fall in suger. Last April 2010 it was 108 and July 2010 it has reach 315. I am using glocopage 2 tab twice a day but no use. I have started to use bitter guard juice 100ml every morning in empty stomach and physically feeling better. It I continue used this bitter guard juice more than 3 months it will be any harm or site effects? Some of my friends saying it will cut or damage your sexual activities. Is it true ? I am agarly waiting your reply soon. Best regards. Rana – Abu dhabi-UAE
August 2nd, 2010 at 9:14 am
Honorable Dr. Aliguiir
I am 53 years old and resenctly I fall in suger. Last April 2010 it was 108 and July 2010 it has reach 315. I am using glocopage 2 tab twice a day but no use. I have started to use bitter guard juice 100ml every morning in empty stomach and physically feeling better. It I continue used this bitter guard juice more than 3 months it will be any harm or site effects? Some of my friends saying it will cut or damage your sexual activities. Also most of the folks saying using bitter guard is very much harmful for your kidney and it will damage sometime later. Is there any history of this two kinds of site effects ? Also may I request you, how long shall i use this bitter guard juice and the volume of this ? You are very kind all of us who are geting more benefit from your suggestion and advice. Please give me your comments and advice us as soon as possible if you are online and and read this my message. I will be ever grateful to you. Looking forward your reply soon. God bless you.
Rana-Abu Dhabi-United Arab Emirates
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There is no proof that bitter gourd can cause harm, in fact it is a very good food with a lot of history in Asia and South America that has provided ethnographic evidence of medicinal use. If you will look at the ethnic vegetable of Okinawans which is Goya or bitter gourd and turmeric as everyday tea, the correlation is that these vegetables have been given credit for the longevity that Okinawans have, of course, there is also the low calorie diet which has been a traditional diet due to high intake of vegetables. Okinawans have an average life span of 85 yrs. Studies on bitter gourd on the liver suggest that there is a protective effect. You can also benefit from drinking pomegranate juice due to high concentration of resveratrol, as well as dard berries such as blue berries. These fruits and vegetables are high in anti-oxidants and phyto-insulins that can help lower your blood sugar, promote blood vessel health and lower cholestrol. Lowering of cholesterol and increasing immune defenses are believed to be the other benefits of bitter gourd. Since you are already diabetic, you must regulate your intake of carbohydrates such as rice, sweets and fat. Taking bitter gourd juice daily of about 30-50cc daily is healthy, do this daily and you can also add turmeric to the juice. If you can drink this without adding other flavors, it would be fine. If you want to improve the taste, add green apples prepared with a juice extractor including the peels.
August 7th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Doc is drinking boiled mangosteen peel tea can lower my blood sugar?
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From Doc Emil: Most anti-oxidants will help diabetic patient. Mangosteen having plenty, can help diabetics.
August 8th, 2010 at 10:31 am
is it ok to eat ampalaya everyday,does it help to increase platelet level.my brothers has ITP so please,,give me more info about the benefits of ampalaya.
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From Doc Emil: most herbal drugs can reduce platelet function so be careful. It can lower platelet function.
August 9th, 2010 at 5:59 am
Doc, I am terribly sweating during this humid month of August here in Qatar. My cough and cold is persistent since I have to work in air conditioned office everyday. Can you advise any herbal remedies to minimize or to control my excessive sweating.
Thanks a lot, Doc and more power to you ! …..
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From Doc Emil: Please see a dermatologist because they can help you reduce sweating.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Great site. Wondering if you have any ideas of natural herbs for essential thrombocytosis ie herbs to lower a very high platelet count which are proven safe. Not sure what you mean by Ampalaya reducing platelet function, does this mean it will bring down the platelet count?.Are there any studies on this if so could you direct me to the source. Thanks you and best wishes.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 am
pls provide a investigatory project.thanks
October 3rd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
i have polycythemia im taking hydroxyurea can i take ampalaya capsule for my type 2 diabetes????
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There are no reports about hydroxyurea and bitter gourd interaction. Read the label of your food supplements for the proper dose and know their entire contents.
October 5th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
hi doc… i just want to ask if ok lang sa isang buntis ( 6 months pregnant) na uminom ng ampalaya tea from talbos ng ampalaya or can i also take those supplements na nabibili sa market like ampalaya capsules and tea. meroon kasi ako gestational DM. I know eating ampalaya helps a lot para ma lower ang blood sugar. Hope you to hear from you thank you so much…
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Take only those without seeds of ampalaya since the seeds have a potential to adversely affect the baby.
October 8th, 2010 at 4:08 am
Herbal treatments is best of all as there would be no side effects and purely natural
October 24th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
doc ask ko lang po kung paano mo makakatulong ang ampalaya treatment for parasitic worms sa katawan in both childen and adult? alin part ng ampalaya yun gagamitin at kung may iba pang ilalagay thanks!
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for parasitic infections makakatulong ang langka at pineapple. makakatulong din ang ipil-ipil (5-10 young seeds eaten directly). I would prefer langka and pineapple. The part of ampalaya used are the leaves, no formal dose is available, you can try it as leaf juice extract.
December 29th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Doc, could I combine ampalaya plus with stresstab and fern c?
thank you. also Myra E 400.
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Yes, you can take Ampalaya Plus with any vitamin preparation.
January 7th, 2011 at 10:10 am
im avid fan of naturalherbalblog.this ampalaya plus its not a medicine for curing of a type2diabetic? what exsactly information for ampalaya in type2 diabetic?can lower there diabetic?if you feeling dizzyness means your sugar is low or higher?
January 7th, 2011 at 10:18 am
how to order your herbal medicine through internet
January 23rd, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Gud am po doc! Ask ko lang po sana kung ang madalas po ba na pag-inom po ng serpentina ay hindi makakaapekto sa liver?
Thank you po ng marami. God bless!
January 27th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
please let me know if I can be safe to amplaya plus, my gallbladder is removed, I am low blood but not that much, I always sleep late becoz of my work, I am beginning to have bad cholesterol, my blood sugar getting high too, I smoke,drink, no exercise.
I have a history of fatty liver might get from too much drinking alcohol.
Its very hard to have good health when you want to have or dreamt to have good wealth.
Anyway, advice me what herbal medicine should I take atleast help me boost my bad heath now. Reply ASAP, Your recommendation ill highly appreciated. Thank you.
February 10th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Sir,
what will happen if I eat and put too much sugar on ampalaya ? Mawawalan po ba ng bisa sa katawan ng tao yun?
—No, meron ngang pickled ampalaya at may bisa pa rin yon. mas ok ang ampalaya juice with green apples if you can’t tolerate the bitterness of ampalaya
March 8th, 2011 at 8:48 am
Is ampalaya leaf extract safe for 5-month old babies?
—There is no reason for you to give ampalaya extract to babies. The folkloric reason for giving ampalya extract, according to tradition was to remove the green colored stools. These stools are normal and will be eliminated by the baby with or without ampalaya extract. Better to give breast milk to increase immune defense of the baby.
March 25th, 2011 at 8:59 am
Dear Dr. Emil,
Thank you very much for this very informative section of yours! I will make sure to visit this very often. I’ve learned so much.At present, I am reading a book about BIO IDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY. iS THERE ANY PHYSICIAN PRACTITIONER REGARDING THIS IN THE PHILIPPINES AT THE MOMENT? yOUR REPLY WILL BE VERY MUCH APPPRECIATED. AM 52 YRS OLD, MENOPAUSAL, PRE DIABETIC AND ALWAYS FEELING VERY LEHTARGIC AND HIGHLY IRRITABLE. I WISH TO CONSULT ONE IT THERE IS.
SINCERELY, ALICE
May 17th, 2011 at 1:21 am
dear doc emil,
parang gustong mamanhid ang aking kanang paa, ito po ba ay epekto ng aking type2 diabetes?. ano po bang gamot ang pwede dito.
June 5th, 2011 at 12:49 am
i am an ampalaya grower, maganda ang ampalaya sa katawan pero meron kayong di alam tungkol sa mga commercial grower na kagaya ko. punong puno ng nakalalasong kemikal ang ampalaya na benibenta namin sa kadahilanang di namin sinusunod ang rekomendasyon na 15 to 30 days dapat ang antayin namin bago kami mag spray uli ng insecticide. kada 3 araw kami nag e spray ng chemical sa kadahilanang napakasensitibo ng ampalaya kahit sa mababang uri ng insecto. bago kami mag spray ay harvest muna at yun talaga ang dapat naming gawin. kahit na hugasan mo pa o ibabad ng matagal sa tubig ang ampalaya ay hindi parin ito safe kung tutuosin kaya hindi nga ako kumakain nito at hindi rin ako nabili. kung gusto mo talagang kumain ng ampalaya na walang nakakalasong kemikal ay ikaw na mismo ang magtanim para segurado. marami ring gulay ang masyado ring ginagamitan ng nakakalasong kemikal isa na rito ang cabbage at cauliflower na nangunguna sa listahan. pumapangalawa lang ang ampalaya.
June 8th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
PLEASE ADVISE ANY SIDE AFFECTS FOR HERBAL AMPALYA. MY SKIN IS DRY AND I HAVE LOST WEIGHT SINCE USING IT. I AM TAKING IT WITH THREE MEALS EACH DAY. EACH CAPSULE IS 500 MG. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
June 20th, 2011 at 11:01 am
Can you help us? What is the procedure in making ampalaya tea? Thanks.
July 5th, 2011 at 7:56 am
I have acid reflux disease. I feel my immune system is weak because i usually feel tired. what food supplement would you recommend for me to take regularly. my organs are ok, also blood test revealed normal figures. I worry too much about my hyperacidity that i developed tension headache. Pls recommend food supplements to take. thank you and God bless.
August 10th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Thanks for your post. Never knew such a bitter thing could be so useful. ‘The bitter the better.’
August 21st, 2011 at 12:17 pm
better the bitter is that you know that is delicous if it is bitter.it is good to say that bitter the better.
August 21st, 2011 at 4:06 pm
DOC, WHAT IS THE BEST HERBAL REMEDY AND GOOD FOOD TO EAT FOR HYPERTENSION? PLEASE ADVISE.. THANKS AND BEST REGARDS…
September 13th, 2011 at 6:33 am
Hi Doc.
My son is 10 years old. Is it ok for him to take ampalaya plus 3x a day?
Since our family has a history regarding type II diabetes and I ‘heard’ that there are a lot of children all over the world that are now being diagnosed as diabetics. His blood sugar is normal but I just want to make sure that it stays that way, and since ampalaya plus capsules are just vegetables in capsules and not a medicine, so, does it mean it’s OK? I just want to confirm po. Thanks in advance
September 27th, 2011 at 8:14 am
I am curious about periwinkle or chichirika. is it safe to drink and if ever what disease really it can cure. some friends told me that it is a cure for cancer. My sister has just been operated (mastectomy rt. breast) I would appreciate if you can give me any herbal meds that will help boost her immunity. thank you very much
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Turmeric tea can help.
September 29th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
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October 13th, 2011 at 12:36 am
Good day doc!..tanong ko lang po kung mabuti po ba ang pagkain ng kangkong araw? at saka po na total thyroidectomy na po ko, minsan hyperthyroid, minsan hypothyroid. wala po ba magiging epekto ang pagkain ko ng kangkong araw? Awaiting yours. salamat po and God Bless
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November 8th, 2011 at 4:27 am
ang enduranz po ba available n sa mga local drugstore?like mercury drugtore?thankz
November 13th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Good day doc! ano po mga herbal na medicine na pweding inuman kung may chronic kidney disease?Maraming salamat po.
November 14th, 2011 at 8:52 am
Greetings doc! I just wanted to ask if there is any possibility for a lung scar to heal. I just had my x-ray and was found to have scar in my lungs. I submitted myself for sputum exams but the result is negative. I remember I had a bad case of pneumonia during my teens.
November 15th, 2011 at 2:41 am
Im anemic, can i drink ampalaya tea everyday?
thanks and regards
November 15th, 2011 at 10:46 am
where can you buy yacon syrup in cebu? i just found out about yacon and havent gone to supermarkets yet but hoping for a quick tip here? ive checked some forums and its mostly in luzon. would appreciate any reply. thank!
December 24th, 2011 at 9:47 am
nice post. thanks for sharing such beautiful post.
January 10th, 2012 at 3:29 am
HEllo..Happy New Year!!! I would like to know if it is advisable for someone who is currently taking blood thinning medicines to eat raw ampalaya every meal. This person is diabetic that is why he needs to lower his blood sugar and he also has a heart ailment. Thank you.