Bitter Gourd Powder / Pakarkkai Powder / Karela / Kakarakaya / Pavakka-200gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Momordica charantia

English Name: Bitter melon or Bitter gourd powder

Tamil Name: Pagarkai Podi / பாகற்காய் பொடி

Hindi Name: karele / करेले

Malayalam Name: pakkarkay peati / പാക്കാർകായ് പൊടി

Telugu Name: Pakarkai paudar / పకర్కై పౌడర్

Description:

Bitter gourd is known as bitter melon which has the botanical name Momordica charantia. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and grows up to 5 meters tall. Bitter gourd is a unique vegetable known for its bitter taste and has numerous health-promoting compounds. Bitter gourd is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Bitter gourd is cultivated in tropical regions including Asia, South America, and Africa. 

Nutrition Facts:

• Total Calories: 16
• Fiber: 2 gms
• Carbs: 4 gms
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6 gms
• Carbohydrates: 3.4 gms
• Fats: 158 mg 
• Water: 87.4 gms
• Protein: 930 mg 

Health Benefits:

• Bitter gourd is rich in vitamin C that helps in bone formation.
• Bitter gourd has a powerful antioxidant that can help to protect against cell damage.
• Bitter gourd helps to maintain good digestive health.
• Regular consumption of bitter gourd helps to treat intestinal disorders like constipation and stomach ache. 
• Bitter gourd helps to lower blood sugar levels.
• Bitter gourd helps to multiply the immune cells and white blood cells.
• Bitter gourd helps to improve energy and stamina levels.
• Bitter gourd helps to regulate metabolism.
• Bitter gourd helps to maintain your liver and bladder health and cures kidney stones.
• Regular intake of bitter gourd prevents wrinkles, slows down aging, and keeps the skin glow.
• Bitter gourd is an effective remedy for heart diseases and reduces the chances of a heart attack.

Dosage of Bitter Gourd (Externally):

Take a mixture of bitter gourd juice and yogurt. Apply the mixture to the hair and wash it after 20 to 30 minutes. It helps to provide natural shine to the hair.