Bitter Melon is used as both a food and medicine in the tropics and has a long history of use in Asia, Latin Americia and Africa. It posses a variety of beneficial properties related to detoxification. Used traditionally to help control blood sugar levels, this kidney and liver yin tonic has antibiotic, antiviral, and immuno-regulatory properties, Active ingredients include steroidal saponins, insulin-like peptides, alkaloids, and immune system proteins alpha-momorcharin and beta-momorcharin.
