HERBS A-Z · K
Karela (Bitter Gourd) · Karavella
Momordica charantia — The famously bitter vegetable that earns its place on the plate — the everyday food-medicine of Prameha (diabetes-spectrum) care.
Classical properties (Dravyaguna)
Rasa (taste): Bitter
Virya (potency): Heating
Vipaka (post-digestive): Pungent
Dosha effect: Pacifies Kapha and Pitta
Parts used: Fruit, juice
Key benefits
- Supports healthy blood sugar
- Clears skin through bitters
- Stimulates liver and bile
- Gentle deworming (traditional)
Conditions this herb helps with
Each links to our full guide — causes, home remedies, diet and when to see a doctor.
How to use at home
Eat as a cooked vegetable several times a week, or 20-30 ml fresh juice on an empty stomach a few mornings weekly.
Typical safe range: 20-30 ml juice or as vegetable
Precautions: Can drop sugar additively with diabetes medicines — monitor. Avoid juice in pregnancy and in children in quantity. Always inform your physician about herbs you take alongside prescribed medicines, and never stop prescriptions on your own.