Momordica charantia, also known as Momordica charantia, tastes slightly bitter and contains various nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. The specific effects are as follows:

1, increase appetite: Momordica charantia contains momordicoside, also known as momordicoside, which, together with picroside, can increase appetite, strengthen spleen and stimulate appetite; 2, regulating blood vessels: Bitter gourd also contains pectin, which can effectively regulate blood vessels and reduce postprandial cholesterol and blood lipid levels; 3. Controlling blood sugar: Bitter gourd glycosides and insulin-like substances can effectively help the human body control blood sugar levels, so it is an ideal food for diabetic patients; 4, improve constipation: bitter gourd is also rich in dietary fiber, on the one hand, it can absorb water to soften feces, on the other hand, it can promote intestinal peristalsis, promote digestion and improve constipation.

However, bitter gourd belongs to cold food, so people with deficiency of spleen and stomach should be careful when eating it.