Do You Know: What Is Karela Called In English?


By Anshika Verma09, Jan 2025 11:42 AMjagranjosh.com

What is karela?

Do you know that Karela is known as Bitter Gourd in English. Check out its health benefits and usage!

Several names

Karela is also known as Bitter melon, Bitter cucumber, Balsam-pear, Bitter apple and Bitter squash.

Used in medicines

The bitter gourd is also used in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicines.

Health Benefits

Karela is a source of antioxidants, polyphenol compounds and flavonoids reduces risks of health issues.

Scientific name

Do you know that the scientific name of Karela is Momordica charantia and comes from the family of Cucurbitaceae.

Karela’s origin

Bitter Gourd and Kerala originated from eastern India or southern China.

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