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Name:

Bitter Melon

 

Latin Name:

Momardica charantia

 

Action:

Works in a similar manner to Gymnema Sylvestre as a "sugar destroyer" which may be due in part to its ability to nip in the bud cravings for sugars and carbohydrates while helping to regulate blood sugar.

Uses:

In Cravings / Appetite Management, psoriasis

 

Food Source: