Bitter melon is a plant eaten and used medicinally in much of Asia. Also known as balsam pear or bitter gourd, it is traditionally used for the treatment of diabetes in Asia, Africa, and South America. This medicinal plant is used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for various conditions, including blood sugar control. In the Philippines, bitter melon is known as Ampalaya, and widely used and advertised for its blood sugar lowering benefits. The botanical name is Momordica charantia. Recently in vitro studies has indicated that an extract from this plant is effective against breast cancer cells. This plant gets its name because it's among the most bitter of all vegetables, although it's also called African cucumber, balsam pear and bitter gourd. It is widely grown and used in India, Southeast Asia, China, Africa, and the Caribbean. It resembles a shriveled cucumber or gourd and the texture of the vegetable is described as being similar to both a cucumber and bell pepper.
There are formulated a highly effective appetite suppressant with bitter melon called Diet Rx. By taking these capsules, you are likely to consume less food. By eating less, your blood sugar is less likely to rise as high and therefore you will have better blood sugar management.
