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 ...

Loaded with an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, bitter melon is a beloved ingredient in myriad food traditions and nutritional supplements. Among the different forms of bitter ...

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 ...