BITTER GOURD

About the crop

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is one of the most popular vegetables in Kerala. The fruits are used in a variety of culinary preparations and possess high nutritive and medicinal value. The fruits are rich in vitamin C and folate, and contain alkaloids likely momordicine, saponine and albuminoides, which are medicinally important. Juice extracted by crushing bitter gourd fruits is most commonly used for treatment of diabetes.

Last updated: 09-06-2008