Not much needs to be said about this vegetable, though it has a rigid surface and is bitter in taste, bitter melon is believed to have a host of medicinal properties including helping with balancing and regulating blood sugar level. Though it’s traditionally believed to be “A healthy way to start the day”, due to bitter taste not many people like to consume it directly, though its benefits far outweigh the unwelcome taste. Botanical Name: Momordica charantia Traditionally known benefits of this herb: Believed to help promote digestion. Believed to help maintain normal blood pressure. Believed to help maintain sugar level in blood which is already in normal range. Dosage: 30 ml. twice a day before food.