Karela Powder – Bitter Gourd or Melon – Momordica charantia

Karela Powder – Bitter Gourd or Melon Powder

Latin – Momordica charantia

Origin : India

Parts : Baby Karela (for Potency & mild taste)

Other Names : Bittergourd, Bittermelon, Balsam Pear, Karavella, Kathilla, Varivalli

Ayurvedic Classification :

Rasa          : Katu, Tikta

Guna          : Laghu (Heavy)

Veerya      : Ushna (Warming)

Vipaka       : Katu

Karma : Bhedi, Dipana, Hrudya, Kaphahara, Vatahara, Raktadoshahara