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

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Phytochemicals and Constituents of Momordica charantia.

Bitter melon or Momordica charantia,Bitter gourd,bitter apple,wild cucumber,bitter cucumber,Bitter melon Bitter Malon Extract.Momordica charantia.Charantin,Charantins,Charantin A photo picture image Glycosides: momordin, charantin
 Alkaloids: momordicin
 Others: polypeptide-P
 Oils (seed only): stearic, linoleic, oleic acids
 Glycoproteins: alpha-momorcharin, beta-momorcharin, lectins
 Others: vicine (pyrimidine nucleoside), protein MAP30
 At least three different groups of constituents in bitter melon have been reported to have blood-sugar lowering actions of potential benefit in diabetes mellitus. These include a mixture of steroidal saponins known as charantin, insulin-like peptides, and alkaloids. It is still unclear which of these is most effective, or if all three work together. Some clinical trials have confirmed the benefit of bitter melon for people with diabetes.
 In traditional herbal medicine, bitter melon,like other bitter-tasting herbs,is thought to stimulate digestive function and improve appetite. This has yet to be tested in human studies.

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last edit date:28th,April.2009.