Bitter Gourd Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Cucurbitales

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Binomial name: Momordica charantia

Bitter gourd is also known as balsam pear, bitter melon, it is a unique fruit-vegetable combination that is consumed widely. It is an edible pod that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is bitter in taste among all culinary fruits and vegetables.

It is mostly cultivated in tropical regions like South America, Asia, and Africa. It is widely used in Chinese and Indian cuisine. Taking bitter gourd provides numerous health benefits. It is rich in Vitamin A, B, C, and E, potassium, zinc, and other minerals. Consuming the juice prepared by using bitter gourd helps to manage the blood sugar level. 

Health Benefits

• Regular consumption of bitter gourd gives a positive impact on gut health. It helps to treat intestinal disorders like stomach ache, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome.
• The three active substances of bitter gourd are vicine, polypeptide-p, and charantia which help to lower the glucose level in the blood. So regular consumption of bitter gourd is good for diabetic patients.
• The antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of bitter gourd help to remove toxins from the body. It also helps to treat various liver problems.
• Bitter gourd is a rich source of Vitamin C, which is one of the powerful antioxidants. It helps to increase the immune cells and white blood cells and strengthen the immune system.
• Bitter gourd is one of the best foods for weight loss. It is low in calories, fat, and carbohydrate, so adding it to the diet helps to reduce body weight.