Momordica charantia Linn
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Momordica charantia Linnbelongs to Cucurbitaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Balsamina, Quisa ui-Barri.
The English Name for this herb is Bitter Gourd.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Karela.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Momordica charantia Linn are Anthelmintic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diabetic, Anti-flatulent, Anti-gout, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-neuralgic, Anti-paralytic, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-tussive, Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Astringent, Carminative, Digestive Tonic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Hepatoprotective, Laxative, Nervine Tonic, Resolvent, Stomachic.
Leaves:
Anti-arthriticAnti-diabeticAnti-pyreticSexual Tonic
Indications
The Indications of Momordica charantia Linn are Diabetes, Psoriasis, HIV (as Support).
The Indications of Leaves of Momordica charantia Linn are Gout, Jaundice, Fever, Delirium, Diabetes, Dropsy, Gonorrhoea, Arthritis, Splenomegaly.
The Indications of Fruit of Momordica charantia Linn are Cough, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Phlegmatic Disorders, Anaemia, Asthma, Ulcers, Dropsy, Spleen Inflammation, Intestinal Worms, Urinary Discharges, Blood Diseases.
The Indications of Root of Momordica charantia Linn are Ophthalmia, Prolapsus of Uterus.
The Indications of Leaves Extract of Momordica charantia Linn are Burning of Feet, Pneumonia.
The Indications of Fruit (juice) of Momordica charantia Linn are Snake Bite, Night Blindness, Eruptions, Spleen Affections, Aphthae, Burns, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Boils, Liver Affections, Cholera, Dysmenorrhoea.
The Indications of Dried fruit Powder of Momordica charantia Linn are Wounds, Malignant Ulcers, Ulcers, Psoriasis, Scabies.
No Contra Indication information is available for Momordica charantia Linn.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Momordica charantia Linn is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Momordica charantia Linn.
Compound Preparations
Momordica charantia Linn is used in the preparation of Hab Jand compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | | N/A |
| Dried fruit Powder | 3.000g - 18.000g | N/A |
| Fruit (juice) | 12.000ml - 24.000ml | N/A |
Herb's Description
Momordica charantia Linn. A monoecious climber; stem slender, more or less pubescent, leaves sub-orbicular, 5-7 lobed, pubescent or sub-glabrous flowers yellow, solitary; fruit 5-25.cm long, pendulous, fusiform, beaked, ribbed with numerous tubercles: Seeds brownish, 13-16 mm long, compressed, embedded in red pulp
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Brazil, China, France, India, Myanmar, Pakistan.. The plant is cultivated as a vegetable crop.
Odor: The odor of Momordica charantia Linn is Unpleasant
Taste: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Momordica charantia Linn's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Momordica charantia Linn's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Momordica charantia Linn's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In large doses may cause nausea,vomiting and diarrhoea.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Momordica charantia Linn. (work in progress)