Bitter Melon: A panacea for inflammation and cancer
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The Promise of Bitter Melon
Nature is a rich source of medicinal plants and their products that are useful for treatment of various diseases and disorders. Momordica charantia, commonly known as bitter melon or bitter gourd, is one of such plants known for its biological activities used in the traditional system of medicines.
This tropical vegetable has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash.
Bitter melon is widely consumed in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, and is gaining popularity in other parts of the world due to its many health benefits. It’s consumed as a vegetable in different tropical and subtropical regions of the world, owing to its distinctive taste and nutritional profile.
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