Karela (botanical name: Momordica charantia) is a vegetable that is often offered fresh in Asian markets and looks like pickled cucumbers with a rough surface. The taste of karela is quite bitter, which is already indicated by its other names, such as bitter melon or bitter gourd.
Karela (botanical name: Momordica charantia) is a vegetable that is often offered fresh in Asian markets and looks like pickled cucumbers with a rough surface. The taste of karela is quite bitter, which is already indicated by its other names, such as bitter melon or bitter gourd.
In India, Karela forms the basis of many recipes and dishes, and it is often advised to eat it at least twice a month. This is probably also because Karela, with its bitter taste, is a healthy counterpoint (not only in India) to the very widespread and widely consumed sweet dishes.
Effects on Doshas: Reduces disturbed Kapha
Rasa (taste): bitter, spicy
Guna (characteristic): light, dry
Vipaka (digestive taste): pungent
Virya (Effect): Warming
Ultra pure, lab tested quality! With the quality seal "BDIH controlled test for heavy metals". From controlled organic cultivation
Preparation/use: Mix about 3 g of powder (with heaping teaspoon) in warm water and drink.
Additional Information: Nimi Ayurveda organic powders are made from plant parts identified in Ayurvedic texts and are processed and manufactured according to Ayurvedic guidelines.
Ingredients: Karela* (Momordica charantia)
* From controlled organic cultivation
Net quantity : 100g of ground powder
Storage conditions: store in a cool and dry place, protected from sunlight
Origin: Non-EU agriculture (India)
Manufacturer: AHG Ayurveda Handels GmbH, Germany
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