bitter melon
A letter about the word natural, and what it cannot promise
Natural describes where a plant grew, not how strong or how safe it is. NIH rates turmeric category A for liver injury and ashwagandha B. Here is our standard.
Karawila sambol: how Sri Lankan kitchens tame the bitter melon
Karawila sambol, the Sri Lankan bitter melon side dish: scoop the seeds, salt the rings, fry them crisp. Plus what 9 human trials found about blood sugar.
Karavila and blood sugar: the bitter Sri Lankan melon that earned its name
Karavila, the Sri Lankan bitter melon, has been used for blood sugar for centuries. Here is how Momordica charantia works, who it suits, the dose that matters, and what to stack it with.