Momordica charantia
Uses
China: fruit eaten. India (Deccan): leaves eaten. Chad (central ): leaves eaten.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- L.
- Vernaculars:
- English: Balsam Pear, Bitter Gourd. Chad (central) - Arabic: Il iero
- Misc:
- Chemical composition (Chinese sample): Protein = 0.91%. Fat = 0.23%. Carbohydrate = 3.29%. Ash = 0.56%. Reported rich in Vitamins B1, B2, and C, with some Vitamin A present.