SUPHERB® Karela / Bitter Gourd Powder

  • Product Type: Powder
  • English/Common Name: Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon
  • Botanical Name: Momordica charantia
  • Indian Names: Karela
  • Origin: India

Aroma

Pungent and distinctly bitter.

Texture

A fine, botanical powder.

Color

A pale, light greenish-beige powder.

OUR CERTIFICATIONS

Overview

Bitter Gourd is a tropical vine cultivated for its warty, edible fruit. The fruit is famous for its bitterness, which comes from compounds like momordicin. It contains several active substances with anti-diabetic properties, including charantin and an insulin-like compound known as polypeptide-p. The powder concentrates these benefits in an easy-to-use form.

  • French: Poudre de margose
  • German: Bittergurkenpulver
  • Chinese: Kǔguā fěn (苦瓜粉)
  • Arabic: اﻟﻣر اﻟﻘرع ﻣﺳﺣوق (Mashuq al-qare al-murr)
  • Spanish: Polvo de melón amargo
  • Russian: Порошок горькой дыни (Poroshok gor’koy dyni)
  • Japanese: ゴーヤパウダー (Gōya paudā)

Karela is the quintessential “bitter green” in Ayurveda, renowned for its powerful effect on blood sugar metabolism and detoxification. Its intensely bitter and pungent taste makes it a premier herb for pacifying Pitta and Kapha. It is traditionally used to support healthy glucose levels, purify the blood, cleanse the liver, and kill intestinal worms.

  • For Blood Sugar Support: Mix one teaspoon of Karela powder in a glass of water or buttermilk and consume on an empty stomach in the morning.
  • Note: It is advisable to monitor blood sugar levels and consult a doctor when using Karela powder, especially if you are on medication.

The SUPHERB® Promise

Sourcing

We select fresh, high-quality bitter gourds, ensuring they are harvested at the right stage for maximum potency.

Purity & Processing

The gourds are sliced, deseeded, and carefully dehydrated before being milled into a fine powder, preserving their powerful therapeutic properties.

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