What is Momordica charantia used for?
Overview. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is a vine originally from India and other Asian countries. It has been traditionally used to treat diabetes. Bitter melon contains a chemical that acts like insulin to help reduce blood sugar levels. Bitter melon is a perennial plant found in Asia, South America, East Africa, and the Caribbean. The edible fruit is used both as food and in medicine to treat diabetes, cancer, viral infections, and immune disorders. Several active substances in bitter melon may act in a way similar to insulin.People with liver and kidney disease: The fiber in bitter melon makes it difficult to digest and can also cause bloating, so people with liver and kidney diseases should avoid eating this fruit. People with G6PD deficiency (an enzyme that plays a role in red blood cell metabolism) should also avoid using bitter melon.Some research suggests that bitter melon may help manage blood sugar levels, which could benefit people with diabetes.The intestines have been recognized as important tissues for metabolic regulation, including glycemic control, but their vital role in promoting the anti-diabetic effects of bitter melon, the fruit of Momordica charantia L, has seldom been characterized, nor acknowledged.
What is Momordica charantia used for in homeopathy?
Momordica charantia (bitter melon), a traditional medicinal plant, has been demonstrated to have potential in managing diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, and infections. Among its bioactive compounds, momordicine I, a cucurbitane-type triterpenoid, has attracted attention due to its substantial biological activities. Momordica charantia has a long history of use in traditional medicine. In various cultures including India, Turkey, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, it has been employed to treat a variety of conditions including scabies, rheumatism, liver diseases, peptic ulcers, and mood disorders.Momordica charantia displays antioxidant and anti-inflammatory skin benefits. Bioactive compounds in Momordica charantia protect and regenerate skin tissue. Potential for treating psoriasis, eczema, burns, acne, and wounds.Momordica charantia or bitter melon is a tropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceous widely grown in India. Its fruits have potent anti-oxidant properties due to the presence of tannins, vitamin C and flavonoids. There is much evidence it protects cognitive function and cholesterol level.Momordica is a natural and multifaceted ingredient for skincare formulations widely used that combines tradition, science, and wellness (Table 1). The bitter tonic qualities of bitter gourd make it a helpful blood purifier. It is effective in treating boils and other skin-related issues.
What is the pharmacological action of Momordica charantia?
Various biological activities of M. The treatment with the M. GLUT4 in the skeletal muscle and of IRS-1 in the liver of mice with type 2 diabetes.Antidiabetic Action Research published in journals like the EXCLI Journal and Diabetes Research And Clinical Practice have shown that extracts from this plant can reduce blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in rats with type 1 diabetes.
What are the side effects of Momordica charantia?
Bitter melon extracts are usually well tolerated, but side effects can include abdominal discomfort, heartburn, constipation or diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, headache and hypoglycemia. Rare but potentially severe adverse effects include severe hypoglycemia, coma and seizures. Bitter melon is traditionally known for its medicinal properties such as antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammation, antivirus, and cholesterol lowering effects. It contains many phenolic compounds that may have the potential as antioxidant and antimutagen[25],[48].People with liver and kidney disease: The fiber in bitter melon makes it difficult to digest and can also cause bloating, so people with liver and kidney diseases should avoid eating this fruit. People with G6PD deficiency (an enzyme that plays a role in red blood cell metabolism) should also avoid using bitter melon.Overview. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is a vine originally from India and other Asian countries. It has been traditionally used to treat diabetes. Bitter melon contains a chemical that acts like insulin to help reduce blood sugar levels.Bitter melon had a modest hypoglycemic effect and significantly reduced fructosamine levels from baseline among patients with type 2 diabetes who received 2000 mg/day, but its hypoglycemic effect was less than metformin 1000 mg/day.