Abstract
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) has a long history of use as a food and as a hypoglycemic agent. This article reviews scientific evidence of its efficacy for treating diabetes mellitus and reviews studies on this plant's effects on pregnancy and fertility, and use as an abortifacient, an understanding of which is important to bitter melon's safe use.
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