Bittermelon Extract :


Bitter melon fruit and seeds are used to make medicine.
Bittermelon is also very rich in natural vitamin A and C. Bittermelon is also called Balsam Pear in some countries. Bittermelon has twice the potassium of Bananas. It is one of the richest source of potassium. Bittermelon has active content as Bitters and Saponins. Bitter melon contains a chemical that acts like insulin to help reduce blood sugar levels.

Bitter melon is used for various stomach and intestinal disorders including gastrointestinal (GI) upset, ulcers, colitis, constipation and intestinal worms. It is also used for kidney stones, fever, a skin condition called psoriasis, and liver disease; to start menstruation; and as supportive treatment for people with HIV/AIDS. It has antiviral function and delays cataract or retinopathy attack.

Bitter melon has been the focus of well over 100 clinical and observational studies. It’s best known for its hypoglycemic effects (the ability to lower blood sugar), and research shows that the melon’s juice, fruit and dried powder can all be used to mimic insulin’s effects and treat diabetes. At least three different groups of constituents in Bitter Melon have been reported to have hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) or other actions of potential benefit in diabetes mellitus. These include a mixture of steroidal saponins known as charantin, insulin-like peptides, and alkaloids.

Several studies have demonstrated bitter melon’s efficacy in preventing or managing various types of cancers: lymphoid leukemia, lymphoma, choriocarcinoma, melanoma, breast cancer, skin tumor, prostatic cancer, carcinoma of the tongue and larynx, bladder cancer and Hodgkin’s disease.

Topically, bitter melon is used for deep skin infections (abscesses) and wounds. Bitter melon is used as a vegetable in India and other Asian countries used as an ingredient in some kinds of curries.

Common Name Karela
Botanical Name Momordica charantia
Active Ingredient Bitters & Saponins
Specification Saponins 10%