Karavellaka
कारवेल्लक
Bitter Gourd · പാവൽ
About
Momordica charantia. Bitter Kerala vegetable, classical anti-diabetic.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | कारवेल्लक |
|---|---|
| English | Bitter Gourd |
| Malayalam | പാവൽ |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Diabetes, skin diseases, parasites, jaundice.
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.