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Karavellaka

कारवेल्लक

Bitter Gourd · പാവൽ

About

Momordica charantia. Bitter Kerala vegetable, classical anti-diabetic.

Classical properties

Sanskritकारवेल्लक
EnglishBitter Gourd
Malayalamപാവൽ
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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Disclaimer

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.

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