
Karela, commonly known as bitter gourd, is a tropical vegetable scientifically known as Momordica charantia. It is valued for its distinctive bitter taste and naturally occurring plant compounds, including charantin and other phytochemicals. Carefully harvested, dried, and processed into fine powder, karela is widely used in herbal formulations, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and functional food products, making it a valuable botanical ingredient for traditional wellness and plant-based applications.