ID#: 15581
Caption:
This image shows a grouping of oblong highly-textured fruits known as bitter melon. These were of the subcontinent variety, and are found growing on the Indian subcontinent. See PHIL 15580, for a view of what is referred to as the smoother skinned Chinese variety. A number of medicinal attributes have been ascribed to these fruits including anticancer properties, they’re eaten as a folk remedy for their antihelmintic ability, killing intestinal nematodes, as an antimalarial, and antiviral. Studies indicate a possible cardioprotective attribute, as well as possible antidiabetic properties, and uses in weight loss therapy to name a few.
High Resolution: Click here for hi-resolution image (16.77 MB)
Content Provider(s): CDC/ Eric Grafman
Creation Date: 2013
Photo Credit: Eric Grafman
Links:
Categories:
CDC Organization
Skip Navigation Links.

MeSH
Skip Navigation Links.
Copyright Restrictions: Permission is not required for public domain images, however, these images are provided by CDC and are available for personal, professional, and educational use with appropriate attribution. Redistribution must credit CDC and, where known, the individual photographer, and identify the CDC website as the free source. For additional terms see Use of Agency Materials | Other | CDC