Medicinal
Cucurbitaceae
IUCN: Not evaluated
Ampalaya
Momordica charantia
- Cultivated vines in gardens and farm plots
- fruit, leaf
- PhytoQuest pilot species list; awaiting expert-reviewed references
Known hazards and toxins
None recorded in the reviewed sources.
Absence of a record is not evidence of safety.
Source: expert-reviewed submission · Last updated Nov 12, 2026
This profile supports research only. It is not medical advice and does not recommend dosage, preparation or consumption.