Bitter Melon — Momordica charantia — is one of the most widely used medicinal plants in tropical traditional medicine worldwide, with deep roots in Ayurvedic practice, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Caribbean bush medicine, West African herbal tradition, and Southeast Asian folk medicine. The leaves, fruit, and seeds all have established places in these traditions, with the leaf being particularly valued for its concentrated medicinal properties. In the Caribbean it is known as Cerassie and has been one of the most fundamental bush medicine herbs for generations. In India it has been used in Ayurvedic practice for thousands of years. In China it appears in traditional medicine texts going back centuries. In West Africa it is used in traditional medicine preparations across multiple countries. Its universal presence across tropical healing traditions speaks to the remarkable and consistent power of this plant. Every tropical culture discovered it independently. That's how you know it works. Brew as tea 10–15 minutes. Very bitter — add honey. Drink 1–2 cups daily. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
