Momordica charantia Linn
Momordica charantia Linn belongs 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.
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
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.
The pharmacological actions of Momordica charantia Linn's Leaves are Anti-arthritic, Anti-diabetic, Anti-pyretic, Sexual Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Momordica charantia Linn are Diabetes, Psoriasis, HIV (as Support).
The indications of Momordica charantia Linn's Dried fruit Powder are Wounds , Malignant Ulcers, Ulcers, Psoriasis, Scabies.
The indications of Momordica charantia Linn's Fruit are Cough, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Phlegmatic Disorders, Anaemia, Asthma, Ulcers, Dropsy, Spleen Inflammation, Intestinal Worms, Urinary Discharges, Blood Diseases.
The indications of Momordica charantia Linn's Fruit (juice) are Snake Bite, Night Blindness, Eruptions, Spleen Affections, Aphthae, Burns, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Boils, Liver Affections, Cholera, Dysmenorrhoea.
The indications of Momordica charantia Linn's Leaves are Gout, Jaundice, Fever, Delirium, Diabetes, Dropsy, Gonorrhoea, Arthritis, Splenomegaly.
The indications of Momordica charantia Linn's Leaves Extract are Burning of Feet, Pneumonia.
The indications of Momordica charantia Linn's Root are Ophthalmia, Prolapsus of Uterus.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Momordica charantia Linn is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Momordica charantia Linn is Unpleasant.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Dried fruit Powder | 3.000 – 18.000 g | N/A |
| Fruit (juice) | 12.000 – 24.000 ml | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Momordica charantia Linn is used in the preparation of Hab Jand.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Momordica charantia Linn are Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss., Momordica dioica Roxb.ex.Willd..
Active Constituents
No information regarding Momordica charantia Linn's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Momordica charantia Linn are Piper longum Linn., Piper nigrum Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Momordica charantia Linn. (work in progress)