Bitter Melon
Momordica charantia
Plant Family
Cucurbitaceae
Pictured: Bitter Melon
Gourd / cucumber family
Sprawling vines with tendrils; many bear cucurbitacin-bitter fruit used for blood sugar and as tonics.
2 Herbs // 1 Constituent // 5 Notable Members
Overview
The Gourd / Cucumber Family
Sprawling vines with tendrils; many bear cucurbitacin-bitter fruit used for blood sugar and as tonics.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The 2 monographs in the database whose Cucurbitaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Gynostemma
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
Compounds recorded in two or more of the 2 herbs above — the chemistry this family holds in common, grouped by class. A further 19 appear in only one member and are listed on that herb's own page.
Phenolics 1
- Rutin 2
Beyond the Database
Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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