Common Name: Bitter Melon, Ku Gua, Karela, Bitter Gourd, Bitter Apple, Balsam Pea
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Part Used: Fruit.
Traditionally used to support blood sugar balance, digestion, and detoxification, bitter melon can assist in managing metabolic conditions, liver health, and skin clarity.
A guide to Bitter Melon and its properties:
Traditional Use:
Bitter Melon is used in Ayurveda to stimulate digestion and balance all doshas. In TCM it is bitter and cooling and enters the heart, lung, spleen, and liver meridians, where it is used to clear liver heat, cool summer heat, move Qi and tonify the liver.
Actions:
Hypoglycaemic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, digestive aid, hepatoprotective, adaptogen, cholagogue, vermifuge, immunomodulatory, emmenagogue (in high doses).
Indications:
• Diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, mild autoimmune conditions (where metabolic dysregulation is present)
• Weight management
• Liver and gallbladder support, hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
• Sluggish digestion, indigestion, bloating, constipation, poor appetite, chronic dysbiosis, especially in hot, damp constitutions or climates
• Skin conditions such as acne, eczema and boils, particularly when associated with heat or internal toxicity
• Parasitic and microbial infections: Traditional use for intestinal worms and skin infections
• Viral infections (adjunctive)
Energetics:
Bitter, cooling, drying, purgative and detoxifying
Momordica charantia Liquid extract 1:2 in 55% alcohol
Always follow the instructions.
20 to 40mL weekly
Flat Rate: $14.95 for all orders Australia-wide.
Free Standard Shipping on all orders over $99 and under 5kg in weight
Click & Collect (WA): Shop online and collect your order from our pharmacies in North Perth, Claremont & Wembley
All other orders proceed through the checkout for a shipping quote.
Transit Time: All orders are shipped via Australia Post’s Parcel Post service. Delivery typically takes up 3-5 days from lodgement with Australia Post.
All international orders are shipped via Australia Post International Standard
Proceed through the checkout for a shipping quote.
Michael’s Chemist is not liable for any costs incurred due to customs or delivery taxes
Transit Time: 3-10 working days, excluding customs.
Part Used: Fruit.
Traditionally used to support blood sugar balance, digestion, and detoxification, bitter melon can assist in managing metabolic conditions, liver health, and skin clarity.
A guide to Bitter Melon and its properties:
Traditional Use:
Bitter Melon is used in Ayurveda to stimulate digestion and balance all doshas. In TCM it is bitter and cooling and enters the heart, lung, spleen, and liver meridians, where it is used to clear liver heat, cool summer heat, move Qi and tonify the liver.
Actions:
Hypoglycaemic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, digestive aid, hepatoprotective, adaptogen, cholagogue, vermifuge, immunomodulatory, emmenagogue (in high doses).
Indications:
• Diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, mild autoimmune conditions (where metabolic dysregulation is present)
• Weight management
• Liver and gallbladder support, hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
• Sluggish digestion, indigestion, bloating, constipation, poor appetite, chronic dysbiosis, especially in hot, damp constitutions or climates
• Skin conditions such as acne, eczema and boils, particularly when associated with heat or internal toxicity
• Parasitic and microbial infections: Traditional use for intestinal worms and skin infections
• Viral infections (adjunctive)
Energetics:
Bitter, cooling, drying, purgative and detoxifying
Momordica charantia Liquid extract 1:2 in 55% alcohol
Always follow the instructions.
20 to 40mL weekly
Flat Rate: $14.95 for all orders Australia-wide.
Free Standard Shipping on all orders over $99 and under 5kg in weight
Click & Collect (WA): Shop online and collect your order from our pharmacies in North Perth, Claremont & Wembley
All other orders proceed through the checkout for a shipping quote.
Transit Time: All orders are shipped via Australia Post’s Parcel Post service. Delivery typically takes up 3-5 days from lodgement with Australia Post.
All international orders are shipped via Australia Post International Standard
Proceed through the checkout for a shipping quote.
Michael’s Chemist is not liable for any costs incurred due to customs or delivery taxes
Transit Time: 3-10 working days, excluding customs.
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