Bitter melon or Momordica charantia,Bitter gourd,bitter apple,wild cucumber,bitter cucumber,balsam pear,karela.

Contents

• Basic Botanical Data of Momordica charantia.
• Plant Description of Momordica charantia.
• Phytochemicals and Constituents of Momordica charantia.
• Purification and characterization of Charantin.
• Charantin and Blood sugar management.
• Momordica charantia and Its Fame.
• Actions And Properties in Brief.
• Suggestions and Pharmakon Use of Momordica charantia.
• Momordica charantia Class.
• Photo Gallery of Momordica charantia.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Blood sugar management.
Direct hypoglycemic activity.
Treat psoriasis.

Properties:

Momordica charantia is a potential herbal alternative for blood sugar management, particularly in non-insulin dependent diabetes.Momordica charantia (bitter melon) is a proven hypoglycemic agent. One of the active principles responsible for this action is charantin, which is composed of a mixture of beta-sitosterol-beta-D-glucoside and 5,25 stigmadien-3-beta-ol glycoside.
Dosage:tinctures 1 teaspoon,about 5 ml two to three times per day.

Safety and Toxicity:

Red arils (covering on seed) are reportedly toxic in children, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and death.

Reference:

• 1.Bitter melon or Momordica charantia,Bitter gourd,bitter apple,wild cucumber,bitter cucumber,balsam pear,karela.

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♣ last edit date:09th,Oct.2010.