Net Contents
N/A
Serving Size
0.25–0.5 Teaspoon(s)
Servings Per Container
Not specified
Supplement Form
Powder
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
Not specified
Product Version
Not Present
Label Analysis
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Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
Label states: Organic.
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 0.25–0.5 Teaspoon(s) · 1–2 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Bitter Melon | 0.5 Teaspoon(s) | — |
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Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.
Formulation
Formula re: Contains
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is a vegetable known for the bitter flavor it brings to traditional meals around the world. In its powdered form, bitter melon is used as an herb to maintain balanced blood sugar.
Formula re: Contains
In Ayurveda, bitter melon is renowned for its ability to help maintain normal blood sugar levels and support a healthy pancreas by promoting normal glucose metabolism.
Formulation re: Organic
Certified Organic by New Mexico Department of Agriculture
FDA Statements
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Other Label Statements
General Statements: All Other Content
Maintains normal blood glucose metabolism Supports a healthy heart and circulatory system Supports balanced blood sugar levels already within the normal range
General Statements: All Other Content
Also known as karela, this bumpy bitter gourd is related to the cucumber, and it is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa where it has been used in culinary dishes and herbal formulas for thousands of years.
General Statements: All Other Content
The bitter taste that is prevalent in bitter melon helps to clear excess kapha and stimulate the digestive fires without aggravating pitta or vata.
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
General Statements: All Other Content
Sustainable sourced Fairly traded Banyan Botanicals was founded in 1996 with the mission to help people achieve and maintain optimal health and well-being. As a Ayurvedic lifestyle company, we specialize in products made from Ayurvedic herbs that are organically grown, sustainably sourced, fairly traded, and made in the USA. Banyan is committed to providing exceptional customer service, inspiring educational content, and the highest quality Ayurvedic herbs that are safe, pure, and effective.
General Statements: All Other Content
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2018 Banyan Botanicals
Manufacturer & Distributor
Manufacturer
Banyan Botanicals
Albuquerque, NM, 87113, USA
1-800-953-6424
Market Reference
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Ayurveda Store$13.00
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Research & Studies
A review: Medicinal plants and its impact on diabetes
F Tayyab, SS Lal, M Mishra, U Kumar - World J Pharm Res, 2012 - researchgate.net
… mixture of traditional Indian Ayurvedic herbs currently available as a dietary supplement. Bitter gourd powder marketed by … Bitter Gourd has excellent medicinal virtues. It is antidotal, …
201224 citationsSurvey on Alternative Medicines for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
SK Kaur, B Bhardwaj - 2016 - ir.juit.ac.in
… currently available as a dietary supplement. Bitter gourd powder marketed by Garry and Sun. It … Bitter Gourd has excellent medicinal virtues. It is antidotal, antipyretic tonic, appetizing, …
2016Medicinal plants for treatment of diabetes mellitus
R Shukia, SB Sharma, D Puri, KM Prabhu… - Indian Journal of Clinical …, 2000 - Springer
… Both the banyan bark principles were effective in mild as well severe alloxan induced … Large quantities of extract of Momordica charantia (bitter gourd) induced testicular lesion in dogs (…
2000297 citationsSome common antidiabetic plants of the Indian subcontinent
G Thakur, K Pal, A Mitra, S Mukherjee… - Food Reviews …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
… Bitter Melon (Source: Momordica charantia; Family: Cucurbitaceae) Bitter melon is locally known as karela and is regarded as an antidiabetic and antihyperglycaemic agent in most …
201017 citationsTraditional plant medicines as treatments for diabetes
CJ Bailey, C Day - Diabetes care, 1989 - diabetesjournals.org
More than 400 traditional plant treatments for diabetes mellitus have been recorded, but only a small number of these have received scientific and medical evaluation to assess their …
19891,695 citationsMOMORDICA CHARANTIA (BITTER MELON) CHEWABLE LOZENGES-A HYPOTHESIS-BASED APPROACH TO THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS
P Malik - researchgate.net
… indicated that bitter melon improved glycaemic control … bitter melon supplements available, including bitter-melon extract or juice, bitter melon tablets, bitter melon capsules, bitter melon …
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Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2019-04-25. DSLD Label ID: 200335. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
