Study of chemical composition and antibacterial activity from the leaves and twigs of Momordica charantia L.

Momordica charantia L. (bitter melon) is a plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family and is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas around the world. The aim of this study is to find out the antibacterial activity of the bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) and investigate the chemical components of this plant.