Medicinal uses of bitter gourd [Momordica charantia Linn.] in District Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan

ABSTRACT

Bitter gourd [Mornordica charantia Linn.] is widely used for various diseases, with different formulations such as leaf powder, paste, decoction, infusion and pills etc. have been recommended in various medicinal treatises for different ailments. This plant plays a vital role of insulin. In local area of Sukkur Hakeems/herbalists make powder and tablets from green small immature fruit of Bitter gourd for hypoglycemic activity