Bitter melon or Momordica charantia,Bitter gourd,bitter apple,wild cucumber,bitter cucumber,balsam pear,karela.
Article Content:
- .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.
Products Related:Bitter melon Extract.
Name:Bitter melon Extract.
Serie No:S-004.
Specifications:Charantin 10%UV,10:1 TLC.
INCI Name:Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract
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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.
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