Bitter melon ( Momordica charantia Linnaeus) fruit extract was tested against 3,4 benzo(a)pyrene [B(a)P] induced forestomach papillomagenesis in Swiss albino mice. Extract of M. charantia in two concentrations, 2.5 and 5% of standard mice feed was used for the short-term and long-term studies. A significant decrease in tumour burden was observed in short and long-term treatment. Also, total tum...

background: there is yet a dearth of literature on the antifertility effect of momordica charantia on the male reproductive system. the aim of this study was to determine the effect of graded oral doses of methanolic seed extract of momordica charantia on the histology of prostate gland and seminiferous tubules of rats. methods: forty male sprague-dawley rats, weighing 176±7 g were assigned ran...

Bitter gourd extract (Momordica charantia L) contains secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins that can be antibacterial against acne-causing bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes). Momordica L., could make into facial toner preparations to prevent the emergence worsen acne. It is formulated with various concentrations of polysorbate 20 performs stability testing. This stud...

The American serpentine leaf mining fly, Liriomyza trifolii, whose larva feeds on more than 120 plant species is well characterized by its high degree of polyphagy. Observations on the oviposition behavior by L. trifolii demonstrated that among cucurbitaceous plants, Momordica charantia is rarely attacked by L. trifolii. The methanol extract of M. charantia leaves strongly deterred the females ...