The makers of Charantia is now exporting Charantia in Kuwait and parts of the Middle East to help curb the high diabetes incidence there.

The Department of Health leads various stakeholders last February 7 in pushing for the full implementation of the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997, which calls for the integration of safe and effective traditional medicinal herbs and practices into the country’s health system. This development is another boost to Ampalaya, a traditionally trusted home remedy, which is expected to be reclassified soon back to being a scientifically validated plant for diabetes. Health Undersecretary Jade Del Mundo(4th from left) with representatives from (l-r): Lito Abelarde, President of the Chamber of Herbal Industry of the Philippines, Inc.; Joshua Ramos, Director III of the Bureau of Food and Drugs; Dr. Cirilo Galindez, Acting Director of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care; Dr. Jose Sabile, President of the Philippine Medical Association; Undersecretary Jade Del Mundo; Dr. Edna Lao from the Philippine College for the Advancement of Medicine; Dr. Raul Echipare, President of the Association of Municipal Health Officers of the Philippines; and Ding Generoso, Director of the National Press Club.

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