Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) originated in India and is now widely cultivated in tropical to temperate regions of the world.
Bitter melon is rich in nutrients and has been used as a food and medicine in many countries for thousands of years.
Bitter melon can be used in cooking or eaten raw. Bitter melon is a common vegetable in Asian cuisine.
As a fruit that also has properties of a vegetable, bitter melon contains vitamins A and C as well as iron. It has been recognized by many cultures as having medicinal value.
Bitter melon is great to eat when it’s green or early yellowing stage. At this time, bitter melon have a pleasant bitter and astringent flavor.
Bitter melon contains a chemical that acts like insulin to help reduce blood.
As bitter melon ripens, it turns orange and then red, splitting into segments, revealing seeds covered with bright red pulp.
Fully ripe bitter melon loses many nutrients, and the pith becomes sweet and edible, but the flesh of the melon will be far too tough to be eaten anymore.
A kidney stone is an extremely painful medical condition. Bitter melon can be helpful in ridding the body of kidney stones through naturally breaking them down. Bitter melon reduces high acid that help produce painful kidney stones. Infuse bitter melon powder with water to create a healthful tea. This tea has a nutty flavor and, surprisingly, does not require sweetening.
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