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2. Momordica charantia - Wikipedia

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   Momordica charantia (commonly called bitter melon, cerassee, goya, bitter apple, bitter gourd, bitter squash, balsam-pear, karavila and many more names listed below) [1] is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit.

3. Momordicin I - Wikipedia

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   Momordicin I, or 3,7,23-trihydroxycucurbitan-5,24-dien-19-al, is a chemical compound found in the leaves of the bitter melon vine (Momordica charantia), possibly responsible for its reputed medicinal properties. The compound was isolated and characterized in 1984 by M. Yasuda and others [1] It is a white crystalline solid with formula C 30 H 48 O

4. Momordica - Wikipedia

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   After seeding, Momordica develops leaves in about 11 days and flowers after 40 to 50 days. After fertilisation, the Momordica fruit will be developed in about 10 days. [1] A species of wild bitter melon is used in Ayurveda the ancient medicine system of India to treat diabetes. The green leaf juice in water is consumed daily.

5. Momordicine - Wikipedia

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   A momordicine is any of several compounds found in the bitter melon vine, Momordica charantia. They are glycosides of cucurbitane derivatives. [1] They include Momordicine II [1] Momordicine IV, 7-O-D-glucopyranosyl-3,23-dihydroxycucurbita-5,24-dien-19-al [1] Momordicine II and IV can be extracted from the leaves of M. charantia by methanol.

6. Citrullus colocynthis - Wikipedia

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   Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit in Behbahan Wild Citrullus Colocynthis. Citrullus colocynthis, with many common names including Abu Jahl's melon, (native name in Turkey) [2] colocynth, [3] bitter apple, [3] bitter cucumber, [3] egusi, [4] vine of Sodom, [3] or wild gourd, [3] is a poisonous desert viny plant native to the Mediterranean Basin and West Asia, especially the Levant, [5] [6] [7] Turkey ...

7. 7 Health Benefits of Honeydew Melon - AOL

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   Honeydew melon is a sweet summer fruit that is a good source of water and several nutrients, including immune-supporting vitamin C. Learn more. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support ...

8. List of plants used in herbalism - Wikipedia

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   Kratom leaves are chewed to relieve musculoskeletal pain and increase energy, appetite, and sexual desire in ways similar to khat and coca. [108] Momordica charantia: Bitter melon: Morinda citrifolia: Noni: It is purported for joint pain and skin conditions. [109] Moringa oleifera: Drumstick tree It is used for food and traditional medicine ...

9. Momordica foetida - Wikipedia

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   Momordica foetida is a perennial climbing vine native of tropical Africa, closely related to the bitter melon (M. charantia) and balsam apple (M. balsamina). Its species name ("bad-smelling") refers to its unpleasant smell. It was previously named M. morkorra (A. Rich) [1] and M. cordata (Cogn.) [2]