Bitter melon, also called bitter gourd in English and known by dozens of common names worldwide, is probably native to what is now Malaysia and is a valued functional food in food and medicine ...

Its high antioxidant content neutralises free radicals in the body, reduces oxidative stress and the risk of diabetes and heart disease Regular consumption of bitter melon may help lower blood ...

winter melon, Chinese okra and bitter squash. In traditional Chinese medicine, these ingredients are considered cooling, so are eaten when it's hot outside (although many of them are also ...