MomordicaCharantia, better known as bitter gourd, bitter melon, bitter squash and karela (in Sanskrit) is a popular plant used in the treatment of diabetes and related disorders. It is a vine belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Bitter melon is widely cultivated and eaten across Asia and Africa and you can find it fresh in any Asian vegetable stores. It is consumed as a vegetable stir fry, in stew, or baked. It has already been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its various health benefits.
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