Bitter Gourd

When it was discovered that bitter gourd could help manage type-2 diabetes, its popularity skyrocketed worldwide. Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon, balsam pear, or karela in India, is a unique vegetable fruit valued for its dual role as both food and medicine. The immature, tender vine tips are a versatile ingredient in various culinary preparations.

Native to the Palaeotropics and part of the genus Momordica in the family Cucurbitaceae, bitter gourd thrives in the warm tropical regions of both hemispheres.