balsampear

Momordica charantia

Balsampear is a tropical and subtropical plant species in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is an annual herbaceous vine with yellow flowers and kidney-shaped leaves. Native to India, it grows wild in most parts of the world, including Asia, Africa, and South America. The plant boasts edible portions, including the leaves, shoots, and fruit. Its fruits have a characteristic bumpy and scaly exterior, and contain sweet, sour, and bitter-tasting, white or yellow seeds. Balsamine pear has multiple traditional uses, from relieving headaches to treating pre-diabetes and even fighting infectious diseases. Nutritional value is high, with dense levels of vitamin A, zinc, dietary fiber, and essential fatty acids.