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Bitter Melon

Bitter Melon

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Bitter Melon

Bitter Melon

Momordica charantia

Varieties: J'tonparu Okinawan

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Sign

Cancer

House

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Element

Water

Modality

Cardinal

Ayurvedic Profile

Dosha Effect

Pacifies Kapha & Pitta

Rasa / Taste

Bitter

Virya / Energy

Cooling

Medicinal Actions

Blood-sugar regulation, liver support, antiviral

Helps With

High blood sugarLiver supportDetox / cleansing

Why This Plant

"The bitter teacher; regulates blood sugar and cools heat."

Cultivation

Direct-sow warm; trellis; slow to start.

Zone: 6a

Safety

Avoid in pregnancy.

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211 E. Dixon Street, Forest, OH 45843 USA

In the village of Forest, Hardin County, Ohio.

Forest Sanctuary is a living lab of WholeFam, under True North Neuro, a registered Ohio nonprofit. There is nothing to buy and no membership — only an open door.

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Anything here about plants as old garden remedies is shared for learning and reflection, not as medical advice.