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Brihat Karavellaka

बृहत् कारवेल्लक (Brihat Karavella / Kathillaka)

Botanical: Momordica charantia var. muricata • Common: Wild Spiny Bitter Gourd

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Dravyaguna Bio-energetic Matrix

Classical pharmacological energetics from Charaka Samhita & Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.

Rasa (Taste)

Tikta (Intensely Bitter)

Virya (Potency)

Ushna (Heating)

Vipaka (Post-Digestive)

Katu (Pungent)

Guna (Qualities)

Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)

Doshic Action Pacifies Kapha & Pitta

Tridoshic Modulation

Botanical Monograph & Classical Overview

This is the smaller, wilder, more intensely bitter ancestor of the cultivated bitter melon. Prized by traditional Vaidyas for its concentrated concentrations of charantin and momordicins.

🎯 Therapeutic Indications & Health Benefits

Key clinical applications documented in clinical Ayurvedic literature.

• Resistant Diabetic Neuropathy & Retinopathy Protection
• Intestinal Helminthiasis & Stubborn Colonic Worms
• Severe Eczema & Pruritic Boils
• Visceral Fat Mobilization & Adiposity Clearance

⚠️ Precautions, Contraindications & Safe Usage

High potency; consume in smaller doses than cultivated bitter gourd.

Statutory Health Disclaimer: The botanical and energetic descriptions provided on this page are for classical educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional clinical medical advice, diagnosis, or prescription. Consult a qualified, registered Ayurvedic doctor before introducing therapeutic dosages.

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