Bitter melon
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia).
Parts usedFruit (unripe), leaf
PreparationsFood; juice; decoction; tincture.
Primary actionsBitter digestive; metabolic support
SystemsDigestive; Metabolic
NotesVery bitter vegetable used in Asian cuisines. Traditional use for metabolic harmony and appetite/gastric stimulation.
Best as food with spices like garlic and chili.
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