Basic information:

Latin name: Momordica charantia L

Part used: Fruit  

Composition: Charantin

Specification: Charantin10%; 4:1, 5:1, 10:1

Appearance: Brownish yellow fine powder

About Bitter Melon:

Bitter Melon is a plant. The fruit and seeds are used to make medicine.

Bitter melon is used for various stomach and intestinal disorders including gastrointestinal upset, ulcers, colitis, constipation, and intestinal worms, as well as for deep skin infections and wounds.

The function and application of Bitter Melon Extract:

1.      Bitter melon extract is best known for its hypoglycemic effects(the ability to lower blood sugar)

2.      The powder can also be used for diabetes, kidney stones.

3.      Bitter melon extract is widely employed as potential drug for people with HIV/AIDS.

4.      Bitter melon can cure skin conditions including eczema, scabies and psoriasis, and besides, reduce the fevers and coughs

Application:

The extract has been applied in pharmaceutical and health products as capsules or pills; in food as a vegetable and adding to other recipes.