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, bitter melon or bitter gourd

Momordica charantia

Photo by SushilBarai
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Description:

Karela or Bitter Gourd, Indian medicinal plant is used to treat various respiratory diseases.
Bitter gourd is a fast growing warm seasonal climbing annual, native to South Asia. Considered one of the most nutritious gourds, the plant has medicinal properties
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitter_melon

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PublishedOctober 23, 2011

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