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Momordica
Charantia
PURPORTED USES
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May have anti-diabetic properties
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Can be used for joint and pain relief
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Aids in hypertension
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Inflammation reduction properties
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Used in folk medicine for anti-cancer properties
COMMON NAMES
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Bitter Mellon
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Bitter Gourd
BRAND NAMES
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Puritan's Pride: Bitter Melon
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Piping Rock: Bitter Melon
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
About Momordica Charantia
The Momordica plant is also known as "bitter melon" and is grown in Southeast Asia and India. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes, viral infections, and even cancer.
Momordica is a perennial herb that has been used as a traditional medicine in China for many years. It is used to treat various ailments such as asthma, sore throat, and abdominal pain. Charantia is a genus of flowering plants that includes the following species: Momordica balsamina, Momordica charantia, and Momordica cochinchinensis.
The health benefits of momordica are not fully understood by scientists but it has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties. The plant also contains compounds called momorcharins that can inhibit cancer cell growth and disrupt the spread of cancer cells.
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