Momordica charantia Linn. (Family: Cucurbitaceae)
by William D. Torres
I. Introduction Plants have been used for the treatment of diseases throughout the world since the beginning of the civilization. Among…
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Clinical Trial in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus of an Insulin-Like Compound from Plant Source
1977 Upsala J. Med Sci. Vol.82, pp.39-41
by V. S. Baldwa, C. M. Bhandari, A. Pangaria, R. K. Goyal A crude extract obtained frum fruit of a plant known as Momordica charantia L. (bitter gourd), has been shown to …
Anti-Diabetic Properties and Phytochemistry Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae)
1996 Phytomedicine Vol. 2, pp 349-362
by A. Raman, C. Lau
Contents Introduction. Habitat and traditional uses. Studies in human subjects. In vivo studies in laboratory animals. Effects on tissue and enzymes; possible mode of action. Phytochemicals …
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia): A Review of Efficacy and Safety
2003 Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics VOL 396, PP.207-212
by Ethan Basch, Steven Gabardi and Catherine Ulbricht
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is used primarily as an alternative therapy for diabetes. A member of the Cucurbitaceae family, …
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia): A Review of Efficacy and Safety
February 15, 2003 Am J Health-Syst Pharm. Vol. 60, February 15, 2003
by Ethan Basch, Steven Gabardi and Catherine Ulbricht Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is used primarily as an alternative therapy for diabetes. A member of the Cucurbitaceae family, …
