Multidimensional Uses of Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia L.) Considering the Important Functions of its Chemical Components

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第一作者： Shahrajabian, Mohamad Hesam

作者： Shahrajabian, Mohamad Hesam;Sun, Wenli

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关键词： Momordica charantia; anticancer activity; alkaloids; antidiabetic property; antioxidant activity; bitter melon

期刊名称：CURRENT ORGANIC SYNTHESIS （ 影响因子：2.5； 五年影响因子：2.2 ）

ISSN： 1570-1794

年卷期： 2025 年 22 卷 4 期

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) is a member of the Cucurbitaceae, which is also known as bitter squash, bitter gourd, karela, Goya melon and balsam pear. It is a rich source of different vitamins, potassium, zinc and other nutrients.The main pharmaceutical benefits of bitter melon are "antiinflammatory", "antioxidant activity", "antimicrobial characteristic", "anticancer activity", and "antihelmintic activity", "antidiabetic effects", "antiinflammation activity" and "treat skin conditions". Its fruit is the main part of the plant which has been used for medicinal and food purposes.The primary metabolites in bitter gourd are common sugars, chlorophyll and proteins while secondary metabolites are carotenoids, alkaloids, phenolics, curcubitane triterpenoids, saponins, etc.The present review aims to study and survey on the nearly up-to-date results and findings regarding the pharmaceutical advantages and health benefits of bitter melon in an organic life.

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