Herbal Information on Ku Gua in Extract Powder Form

Common Name:  Bitter Melon

Botanical Name:  Momordica charantia

Channels/Meridians:  Heart, Lung, Stomach

Pin Yin Name:  Ku Gua, Bitter Gourd, liang gua, ban sheng gua, radix Momordicae charantiae

Other Names: Momordica charantia fruit

Other Ingredients:  Dextrin (non GMO corn)

Package Size:  100 grams (3.5 oz.)

Form:  Single Herb Extract Powder     

Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.

Origin: China

Brand:  Plum Flower

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  May cause loose bowels.  Do not use if Hypoglycemic.

California Prop 65 

Naturally Occurring Chemical Components:  5α-Stigmasta-7,25-dien-3β-ol, 5-hydroxytryptamine, Alkaloids, α-Elaeostearic-acid, Ascorbigen, β-sitosterol-d-glucoside, charantin, cirulline, cryptoxanthin, elasterol, flavochrome, fluoride, gamma-aminobutyric acid, galacturonic acid, lanosterol, lutein, lycopene, momordicin, momordicoside-F-1, momordicoside-F-2, momoridocoside-G, momordicoside-I, mutachrome, oxalate, oxalic acid, pipecolic acid, polypeptiede p, rubixanthin, stigmsterol, sugars, zeaxantin, zeinoxanthin, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, α-momorcharin, β-momorcharin, quinnine

Additional Information About Ku Gua

• Clears summer heat
• Removes toxicity

Product Properties:  Bitter, Cold

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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders

Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.

• Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
• Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
• Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.

Manufacture's Statement:   It is important to note that Plum Flower formula extract powders do not contain any excipients. They are spray-dried directly from the condensed herbal decoction, and the resulting powder is the natural yield of the formulation.   Individual herbs can vary significantly in the amount of dissolved solids they yield during extraction. Many do not have the needed substance to form a powder, and our single herb extract powders contain a pharmaceutical-grade, non-GMO corn-based dextrin when necessary.

Traditional Chinese Herbs

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.

Reference: alternativehealing.org