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Botanic name: Momordica charantia Common Name: Bitter melon, Bitter gourd, Bitter squash, Pare, Karela. Family: Cucurbitaceae Parts used: Leaves, fruit, roots, and vines. A tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family and is closely related to zucchini, squash[...]
Botanic name: Momordica charantia
Common Name: Bitter melon, Bitter gourd, Bitter squash, Pare, Karela.
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Parts used: Leaves, fruit, roots, and vines.
A tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family and is closely related to zucchini, squash, pumpkin, and cucumber. It is widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Mostly used in cuisines of East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia and widely used as a medicine for reducing blood sugar levels.
Active principles:
Active phytoconstituents of Bitter melon are charantin, vicine, polypeptide. Triterpene, protein, steroid, alkaloid, lipid, and phenolic compounds are some other active constituents.
Health benefits of Momordica charantia:
Botanic Healthcare provides Momordica charantia extract with 2.5% to 10% bitters by Gravimetry.