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

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Blood sugar management.
Direct hypoglycemic activity.
Treat psoriasis.

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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.

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Red arils (covering on seed) are reportedly toxic in children, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and death.
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last edit date:25th,Feb.2010.
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  • Name:Bitter melon Extract.
  • Serie No:S-004.
  • Specifications:Charantin 10%UV,10:1 TLC.
  • INCI Name:Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract
  • EINECS/ELINCS No.:N/A
  • CAS: N/A
  • Chem/IUPAC Name:N/A
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Bitter melon Bitter Malon Extract.Momordica charantia.Charantin,Charantins,Charantin A,bitter melon extract,Bitter gourd,balsam apple, balsam pear extract.Karela
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