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Botanical

Bitter melon

Bitter melon, Momordica charantia, is a tropical vine with an edible bitter fruit. Its extracts contain glycosides and triterpenes.

Also listed as Organic Bitter Melon, Bittermelon, Momordica charantia, Bitter Melon Extract

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How is it eaten?

The fruit can be eaten raw, but is more often cooked or used to make tea. Culinary use and concentrated extracts are distinct preparations. 1

Sources

  1. Bitter Melon LiverTox, NIDDK, 2023