Called balsam pear or balsam apple, the botanical name is Momordica charantia. It is an annual or short-lived perennial vine native to sub-Saharan Africa, and apparently introduced into warmer ...

Balsam Pear taken as a fresh extracts, infusion (tea) or as a decoction - will help in cleansing the blood of accumulated morbid wastes of metabolism.

1.one or two balsam pears, clean them up and scouge all the seeds out. 2.Slice them, not too thin. 3.Add a little salt and boil water. 4.When it's boiling, put all the slices in for about 1 minute.

ANSWER: The balsam pear, also called bitter melon, is colorful and grows on a vine with deeply cut, attractive foliage. It is a species of the genus Momordica. It’s mainly a decorative and often ...

The balsam pear vine is also known as the bitter melon. (Courtesy Tom MacCubbin) Q. A vine with small yellow flowers is blanketing many of our shrubs. What is the best way to get it under control?

Salam said that, in unpublished studies, balsam pear extract controlled the blood sugar levels of diabetic volunteers. Khaled Abd El-Wahab, professor of internal disease at the University of Zagazig, ...

Balsam apple and/or pear is often described as a popular vegetable in parts of Africa and Asia with many medicinal properties. In some parts of the world, it is even featured on postage stamps.

Gardening columnist Charlie Giedeman talks about balsam seeds, also known as balsam pear or bitter melon. Occasionally, the gardens of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home in Virginia, have ...