Siamese Bitter Melon

This small variety from Thailand (formerly Siam) has a powerful bitter flavor and is an excellent choice for those seeking the medicinal benefits of this unique superfruit. Bitter melon has been revered in traditional Eastern medicine as a panacea for digestive and blood sugar issues for centuries. Considered a cooling food in Eastern medicine, bitter melon is eaten in hot weather to compensate for extreme outside temperatures. This semi-wild variety from Thailand is quite ornamental.