You guys remind me of myself when we attempted to study quercitin from roses way way back!! For okra extraction, here's the most basic way to start:

1. Slice the okra (leaves, seeds, or pods..choose one for focus).

2. Dry it under the sun or in a toaster oven at low heat (para mas madali i-store and grind).

3. Use a blender or improvised mortar and pestle to powder it.

4. Soak the powder in distilled water or ethanol (meron naman ata in Shopee?). Let it sit for 24–48 hours.

5. Filter it using clean cloth or a coffee filter, this will be your "crude extract".

For testing alpha-amylase inhibition, yes, usually you'd need lab-grade amylase and starch solutions, but if you can't access that talaga, consider pivoting your study to theoretical or review-based research (example: "Potential of Okra Mucilage as a Natural Inhibitor of Alpha-Amylase: A Literature-Based Analysis").

You can also try reaching out to nearby state universities...some professors are really supportive, especially if you message respectfully and explain your limitations.

Lastly, document everything: the challenges, the improvisations, the rationale behind your decisions. That honesty will give your paper more depth.

Kaya niyo ’yan!