HEALTH BENEFITS OF BITTER MELON (WILD GOURD)
Local name: Egusi elili (Igbo), Bara (Yoruba) Scientific name: Citrullus colocynthis Family: Cucurbitaceae This fruit is considered the most bitter among all fruits and vegetables. It grows in a number of areas (including Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and East Africa) where people have used bitter melon for a variety of medical conditions over time. Bitter melon is rich … Read more
