Botany: Cucurbitaceae family
Found: India
Active Compounds: Vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, momordicin, charantin, cucurbitacin, momordicoside D
Use: Cosmetic and culinary
Forms: Dried whole and powder.
Safety: In moderation, bitter melon powder is safe for most people. However, large doses or long-term use may cause nausea and diarrhea. You should avoid this herb if you take insulin or diabetes medications, Compounds in bitter melon are known to increase the concentration and toxicity of P-gp substrate drugs and inhibit the metabolism of CYP450 substrate drugs. Check with your physician before using this herb if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you have a chronic disorder or take medications.
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