Momordica charantia
Bitter melon or “Karela,” In Ayurveda, bitter melon, or “Karela,” holds a distinguished place due to its multifaceted therapeutic properties. It is classified as “Tikta” (bitter) and “Katu” (pungent), with a cooling energy (“Virya”) and a post-digestive effect (“Vipaka”) that is pungent. These qualities render it exceptionally effective in balancing the “Kapha” and “Pitta” doshas, …