Momordica charantia L.—Diabetes-Related Bioactivities, Quality Control, and Safety Considerations

Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae), commonly known as bitter gourd or bitter melon, is widely cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world, where its unripe fruits are eaten as a vegetable. Apart from its culinary use, M. charantia has a long history in traditional medicine,...

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Main Author: Serhat S. Çiçek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.904643/full