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Momordica charantia

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ridges. It is green to white in colour. Between these two extremes are any number of intermediate forms. Some bear miniature fruit of only 6–10 cm (2.4–3.9 in) in length, which may be served individually as stuffed vegetables. These miniature fruits are popular in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and other countries in South Asia. The sub-continent variety is most popular in Bangladesh and India.
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The fruit has a distinctive warty exterior and an oblong shape. It is hollow in cross-section, with a relatively thin layer of flesh surrounding a central seed cavity filled with large, flat seeds and pith. The fruit is most often eaten green, or as it is beginning to turn yellow. At this stage, the
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Some sources claim the flesh (rind) becomes somewhat tougher and more bitter with age, but other sources claim that at least for the common Chinese variety the skin does not change and bitterness decreases with age. The Chinese variety is best harvested light green possibly with a slight yellow
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common in China is 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in) long, oblong with bluntly tapering ends and pale green in colour, with a gently undulating, warty surface. The bitter melon more typical of India has a narrower shape with pointed ends and a surface covered with jagged, triangular "teeth" and
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Beloin, Nadine; Gbeassor, Messanvi; Akpagana, Koffi; Hudson, Jim; de Soussa, Komlan; Koumaglo, Kossi; Arnason, J. Thor (January 2005). "Ethnomedicinal uses of
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tinge or just before. The pith becomes sweet and intensely red; it can be eaten uncooked in this state and is a popular ingredient in some Southeast Asian
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seeds. Another dish in Pakistan calls for whole, unpeeled bitter melon to be boiled and then stuffed with cooked minced beef, served with either hot
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Bitter melon is generally consumed cooked in the green or early yellowing stage. The young shoots and leaves of the bitter melon may also be eaten as
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When the fruit is fully ripe, it turns orange and soft and splits into segments that curl back to expose seeds covered in bright red pulp.
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hunter-gatherers. Wild or semi-domesticated variants spread across Asia in prehistory, and it was likely fully domesticated in
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4–12 cm (1.6–4.7 in) across, with three to seven deeply separated lobes. Each plant bears separate yellow
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holiday, where its "bitter" name is taken as a reminder of the bitter living conditions experienced in the past.
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of dried slices of the bitter melon. It is sold as a medicinal tea, and a culinary vegetable.
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for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from
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Grover, J.K; Yadav, S.P (July 2004). "Pharmacological actions and potential uses of
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in pregnant women because it can induce bleeding, contractions, and miscarriage.
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Bitter melon originated in Africa, where it was a dry-season staple food of
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The name of the fruit is rooted in the bitterness of its taste, (Filipino:
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Ghosh, Ipshita; Bhowmick, Biplab Kumar; Jha, Sumita (20 October 2018).
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Ooi, Cheow Peng; Yassin, Zaitun; Hamid, Tengku-Aizan (15 August 2012).
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Traditional medicinal. Makes a green, earthy broth also used in soup.
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to golden brown, stuffed, or as a curry on its own or with potatoes.
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differ substantially in the shape and bitterness of the fruit.
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fruit's flesh is crunchy and watery in texture, similar to
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Bitter melon comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. The
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Bitter melon has been used in various Asian and African
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In northern India and Nepal, bitter melon, known as
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Bitter gourd is commonly eaten throughout India. In
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In these regions, a special preparation called 984: 780: 2423:"Food for thought: Green 'karela' for Red China" 1516: 1246:or stuffed with spices and then cooked in oil. 1870:does not significantly decrease fasting blood 1811:, are usually sautéed with onion, garlic, and 1538:is also used), is a significant ingredient in 1523: 1506: 1497:A soft drink made from bitter melon from Japan 647:Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) 2949: 1690:, the Chinese variety of green bitter melon, 1353: 1309: 8: 1295: 639: 4017:Plants used in traditional African medicine 2323: 2321: 2021:), or in the Phytochemical Database of the 1327: 3434: 3124: 3022: 2979: 2956: 2942: 2934: 2522:United States Food and Drug Administration 1930: 1748:, or with eggs and diced tomato. 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It has also been used in place of 410:in the tropics. It grows best in the 7: 3815:7747a87b-3d2d-4db0-ad98-1e79489b820a 3416: 2924:West African plants – A Photo Guide. 2065:Momordica charantia L. var. muricata 1779:, the name is locally translated to 591:adding citations to reliable sources 356:adding citations to reliable sources 2328:Renner, Suzanne (October 6, 2020). 2050:Momordica charantia var. abbreviata 1654:, raw bitter melon slices known as 1560: 1344:, is common. Also commonly seen is 1276:(cooked with roasted coconut), and 2060:Momordica charantia ssp. macroloba 2055:Momordica charantia var. charantia 1554:In Pakistan, where it is known as 25: 2421:Bagchi, Indrani (11 April 2005). 1670:floss and bitter melon soup with 1608:(a mixture of lentils and rice). 496:Two halved and two cross sections 3900:urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:293413-1 3415: 3404: 3403: 3005: 2223: 2211: 2195: 2177: 2165: 2142: 2130: 2118: 2109: 1994:Bitter melon tea, also known as 567: 525: 513: 501: 489: 473: 461: 332: 78: 2583:from the original on 2024-05-09 2536:from the original on 2024-03-27 2031:National Plant Germplasm System 1318:; in Tamil Nadu it is known as 1196: 630:A raw bitter melon compared to 578:needs additional citations for 343:needs additional citations for 2835:10.1002/14651858.CD007845.pub3 2070:Momordica charantia var. pavel 1542:, and is increasingly used in 1186: 1: 2902:10.1016/j.scienta.2018.06.027 2818:for type 2 diabetes mellitus" 2789:10.1016/S2222-1808(13)60052-3 2767:Joseph, B.; Jini, D. (2013). 2184:Malaysian-style, cooked with 2027:Agricultural Research Service 1827:, bitter melons are known as 1263:(mixed with grated coconut), 2733:Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2692:Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2620:10.1371/journal.pone.0106403 2009:Gohyah is not listed in the 1534:(although the Okinawan word 1144:Percentages estimated using 406:in the temperate zone and a 4012:Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus 2479:10.1079/cabicompendium.8741 2076:M. charantia var. charantia 2019:Native American ethnobotany 1957:Bitter melon, balsam pear, 1900:gastrointestinal discomfort 1517: 1461: 1378:where it is used widely in 1137:Link to USDA Database entry 4038: 2084:M. charantia var. muricata 1898:A possible side effect is 1803:, bitter melons, known as 1726:cuisine of the Philippines 1507: 1371: 1270:(stir-fried with spices), 36: 29: 3399: 3094:Watermelon rind preserves 3003: 2769:"Antidiabetic effects of 2746:10.1016/j.jep.2004.08.009 2705:10.1016/j.jep.2004.03.035 2254:Momordica cochinchinensis 1987: 1974: 1948: 1929: 1728:, bitter melon, known as 1696: 1620:, bitter melon, known as 1524: 1470: 1419: 1354: 1328: 1310: 1296: 1175: 1143: 1133: 1129: 1105: 1097: 968: 964: 764: 760: 753: 749: 729: 725: 705: 701: 661: 657:79 kJ (19 kcal) 259: 202: 195: 75:Scientific classification 73: 64: 55: 48: 4007:Plants described in 1753 3987:Medicinal plants of Asia 2929:Bitter Melon Cultivation 2396:Watertown, Massachusetts 2094:feature smaller fruits. 1863:Inside of a bitter melon 642:boiled, drained, no salt 2357:10.1073/pnas.2014454117 1882:control, when taken in 1580:powder, and a pinch of 1501:Bitter melon, known as 1386:, where it is known as 1210:), soups, dim sum, and 1146:US recommendations 400:male and female flowers 3344:Melothria sphaerocarpa 3062:C. colocynthis (egusi) 2890:Scientia Horticulturae 2502:Cite journal requires 2015:University of Michigan 1878:, indicators of blood 1864: 1716: 1498: 1410: 1409:Ripe and unripe fruits 1286:), making it vital in 1150:the National Academies 636: 3977:Flora of the Maldives 2159:Dishes and other uses 1862: 1714: 1496: 1431:with a few cloves of 1408: 1204:(often with pork and 755:Vitamins and minerals 629: 3370:List of melon dishes 3203:(horned/jelly melon) 2262:Momordica cymbalaria 1849:traditional medicine 1815:until almost crisp. 1813:scotch bonnet pepper 1546:beyond that island. 1251:South Indian cuisine 1236:North Indian cuisine 587:improve this article 352:improve this article 3851:Momordica_charantia 3792:Momordica~charantia 3613:Momordica charantia 3535:Momordica_charantia 3478:Momordica charantia 3448:Momordica charantia 3352:Momordica charantia 3099:Watermelon seed oil 2919:Momordica charantia 2816:Momordica charantia 2771:Momordica charantia 2728:Momordica charantia 2687:Momordica charantia 2660:Lim, T. 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Bitter Melon
Citrullus lanatus
Cucurbita digitata
Momordica charantia
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Tracheophytes
Angiosperms
Eudicots
Rosids
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitaceae
Momordica
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Cucurbitaceae
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East Asia

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