leaves and even roots have been used as folk medicine for the remedy of diseases like toothache, diarrhea, furuncle and diabetes.

Momordica charantia (colloquially: bitter melon; bitter apple; bitter gourd; karela; bitter squash; balsam-pear is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. Its many varieties differ substantially in the shape and bitterness of the fruit.

Bitter melon is a valuable vegetable. It is useful in most metabolic and physiological processes of the human body. It has the following properties: Bitter melon is composed of various chemicals that have a hypoglycemic activity, i.e. they reduce the amount of sugar in the blood.) Bitter melon stimulates appetite. Bitter melon helps in the entire digestion process. Hence it is used in treatment of digestive problems. Bitter melon has emetic, purgative and anthelmentic properties. It is also anti-flatulent. Bitter melon is used in the dissolution of fats from the body. It is known to have anti-lipolytic properties.) Bitter melon possesses all the essential vitamins in good amounts, such as vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin C and also minerals like iron. Bitter melon is anti-inflammatory and stringent. It has specific action on the movement of bowels.

 Adverse effects

1. charantiamay induce symptoms such as hypoglycemic coma in children, abortion and reported side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, hypoglycemia, urinary incontinence, and chest pain. Symptoms are generally mild, do not require treatment, and resolve with rest

If a person consumes too much bitter melon, either as a food or a supplement, they may experience: gastrointestinal problems, including diarrhea. vomiting and diarrhea, in children.

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