Momordica charantia - Wikipedia
Momordica charantia (commonly called bitter melon, cerassee, goya, bitter apple, bitter gourd, bitter squash, balsam-pear, karavila and many more names listed below) [1] is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown …
BITTER MELON - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is a vine originally from India and other Asian countries. It has been traditionally used to treat diabetes. Bitter melon contains a chemical that acts like...
6 Benefits of Bitter Melon (Bitter Gourd) and Its Extract - Healthline
2023年4月6日 · Bitter melon — also known as bitter gourd or Momordica charantia — is a tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family and is closely related to zucchini, squash, pumpkin, and cucumber. It’s...
Bitter Melon: Health Benefits, Nutrition and How to Use - Dr. Axe
2023年8月7日 · Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is a type of edible, medicinal fruit that is native to Asia, Africa and parts of the Caribbean. It has a very long history of use in China, Ayurvedic medicine — a traditional system of healing that has been practiced for India for over 3,000 years — and also in some of the healthiest places of the world ...
Antidiabetic effects of Momordica charantia (bitter melon) and …
Momordica charantia (M. charantia), also known as bitter melon, karela, balsam pear, or bitter gourd, is a popular plant used for the treating of diabetes-related conditions amongst the indigenous populations of Asia, South America, India, the Caribbean and East Africa [11], [12].
Recent Advances in Momordica charantia - PubMed Central …
Momordica charantia L. (M. charantia), a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has been used in folk medicine for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, and its fruit has been used as …
Momordica charantia - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
Ripe fruits are ornamentally attractive but malodorous. Tubular yellow flowers under an inch with 5 spreading petals bloom from the upper leaf axils in summer and early fall. Alternate, foul-smelling, deeply palmately lobed, dark green leaves (1 to 4 inches in diameter) have 3 to 7 deep palmate lobes with sharply toothed margins.
Momordica charantia (bitter gourd) | CABI Compendium - CABI …
Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae) is an herbaceous, monoecious, annual vine up to 3-4 m long cultivated mainly in India and East Asia, Africa and South America. It is a tropical and subtropical species and is widely grown for its edible fruit, …
Science backed health benefits of Bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
2024年7月11日 · Rich in vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, bitter melon has been studied for its effects on blood sugar control, inflammation, cancer prevention, and more. This article explores the science-backed health benefits of bitter melon, examining how this ancient medicinal plant may contribute to modern health and wellness practices.
Momordica Charantia - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
2011年2月6日 · Momordica charantia (MC), a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is also known as bitter melon, bitter gourd, balsam pear, pare, or karela. It is a widely grown and consumed vegetable in Asia, East Africa, India, and South America.