Health Benefits, Medicinal Properties and Uses of Bitter Gourd (Melon) Scientific name: Momordica charantia. Family: Cucurbitaceae. Sanskrit name: Karavella, Karavelli, Karavellaka. Sanskrit Synonyms of Bitter Melon Karavellaka: It is helpful in relieving fever and other conditions. Katilla: It spreads its properties. Hindi: Karela. English: Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon. Varieties of Bitter Gourd According to the Ayurvedic text…
