Karela Leaf vs Doku Chini

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Karela Leaf

Momordica charantia leaf

Liver Support

Coscinium fenestratum

Liver Support

Karela Leaf

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Doku Chini

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Leaves of bitter melon used in Ayurveda separately from the fruit for liver, skin, and antiparasitic conditions.

A highly valued Thai and Ayurvedic vine rich in berberine used for liver, diabetes, and infections.

Active Compounds

momordicin, charantin, lectins, polypeptide-p, beta-sitosterol

berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, thaliphine

Traditional Uses

Liver conditions in Ayurveda, Skin diseases and blood purification, Intestinal parasites, Fever and infections

liver conditions, diabetes, infections, digestive conditions

Modern Uses

Hepatoprotective, Antimicrobial, Antiparasitic, Blood glucose modulation

antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Fresh leaf juice 20-30ml daily; dried powder 1-3g twice daily

3-6g dried stem daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Hypoglycemia, Favism G6PD

pregnancy, cold deficiency conditions

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia, Diarrhea, Abdominal cramping

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E