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Momordica Charantia (Bitter Melon) |
| Scientific classification | | Overview of (Bitter Melon): | Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Momordica
Species: M.charantia
| | Height: 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread: 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Pace: Moderate Grower
Light: Full Sun Only
Moisture: Medium Moisture
Maintenance: Moderate
Characteristics: Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage; Showy Fruit
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Color: Variegated Foliage
Flower Color: Orange/ Salmon Flower; Red Flower; Yellow Flower
Seasonal Interest: Summer Interest
Type: Vines |
HERBAL PROPERTIES AND ACTIONSPart Used: Whole plant, Fruit, Seed. ACTIONS : - Kills bacteria
- Kills viruses
- Kills cancer cells
- Kills leukemia cells
- Prevents tumors
| - Treats diabetes
- Reduces blood sugar
- Reduces blood pressure
- Lowers body temperature
- Lowers cholesterol
| - Reduces inflammation
- Fights free radicals
- Enhances libido
- Cleanses blood
- Detoxifies
| - Expels worms
- Balances hormones
- Enhances immunity
- Mildly laxative
- Promotes milk flow
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