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Bitter melon is a plant that grows in parts of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America. It grows a fruit that looks like a cucumber. People use bitter melon as both a food and a traditional medicine. Bitter melon is best known as a traditional medicine to treat diabetes. Some studies suggest it may have a benefit, while others do not. In early studies, bitter melon fruit -- and supplements -- seemed to improve blood sugar levels over time. But other studies have not shown any improvement in blood sugar.
Step 3. Look for the second set of leaves emerging from the growing tip, which are the plant's true leaves. These leaves will have the same deeply lobed appearance as leaves of the parent plant.If you see these, the seedlings will almost certainly be bitter melon since the five-lobed leaf form is quite distinctive. Remove fruit before it is fully mature to control the spread of bitter melon. 2  This plant reseeds rapidly and can become invasive. 3  Keep this plant away from small children and dogs because of the risk of accidental ingestion of the toxic seeds.