Bitter melon is a climbing vine that has been studied for health benefits such as blood sugar control and blood pressure control. Bitter melon contains several substances like phytosterols and ...

Its high antioxidant content neutralises free radicals in the body, reduces oxidative stress and the risk of diabetes and heart disease Regular consumption of bitter melon may help lower blood ...

In Chinese cuisine, "gwa" - usually translated as squash or melon - covers a wide variety of vegetables and fruits such as watermelon, fuzzy melon, winter melon, Chinese okra and bitter squash.