Karela Capsule

Botanical name – Momordica charantia

Family name – Cucurbitaceae

English name – Bitter Gourd

Common name – Bitter Melon, Karavella

Synonyms – Sushavi, Karavella, Katilla, Karavelli, Karela.

Habit Perennial – shrub.

Useful Parts – Whole plant

Common Uses –

1- An Analgesic for pains and burning sensations, appetizer, digestive, cholagogue, purgative and anthelmintic.

2- Used in anorexia, ama dosha, liver disorders, and piles. Anti-inflammatory and diuretic, it is used in Kapha blood disorders, cough, and to alleviates dermatosis, fever, urinary disorders, obesity, and poisoning.

Indications – Anemia, diabetes, intestinal worms, loss of taste, and fever.