Bitter melon, also called bitter gourd in English and known by dozens of common names worldwide, is probably native to what is now Malaysia and is a valued functional food in food and medicine ...

winter melon, Chinese okra and bitter squash. In traditional Chinese medicine, these ingredients are considered cooling, so are eaten when it's hot outside (although many of them are also ...

Karela, or bitter gourd, is often celebrated for its numerous health benefits, but its leaves are a lesser-known treasure ...