this is a great herb for skin conditions. treats psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, hives, scabies, ringworm, and the kind of stubborn chronic itching that doesn't respond to Benadryl.
the saponin momordin Ic stops the runaway skin cell multiplication that drives psoriasis, blocks the allergic cascade behind eczema, and acts as a direct anti-itch agent. apply topically as a cream, ointment, or wash, or take internally in TCM formulas.

good for rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, inflammatory skin conditions, chronic inflammation, and pain that comes from inflammation rather than nerve damage.

treats allergic asthma and allergic reactions, reducing eosinophils, and cutting mucus production.

treats painful urination, urinary tract infections, bladder inflammation, and fluid retention. good for chronic UTIs, interstitial cystitis, painful urination, edema (fluid retention), and kidney stone flushing.

stops itching by acting on the nerve endings that send itch signals to your brain.
good for chronic stubborn itching that doesn't respond to other treatments, eczema itching, hives itching, post-shingles itching, and dialysis-related itching.

kills liver, breast, and skin cancer cells. the saponin momordin Ic blocks the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, a major cancer survival signal that's overactive in colorectal, breast, liver, and many other cancers. good for cancers driven by Wnt/β-catenin activation, including hepatocellular carcinoma, certain breast cancers, and colorectal cancer.

protects the liver, treats jaundice, and reduces fluid retention from liver disease. lowers elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST), prevents fibrosis, and supports the liver's antioxidant defenses.
good for fatty liver disease, hepatitis, alcoholic liver damage, and chronic liver inflammation.

protects against septic shock and cytokine storm by blocking the runaway TNF-alpha and IL-6 release that drives organ failure in severe infections.
good for severe sepsis, severe pneumonia, bacterial sepsis, and any condition involving cytokine storm.

lowers blood sugar by blocking carb-digesting enzymes (alpha-glucosidase), improving insulin sensitivity, and protecting the pancreatic cells that make insulin. good for type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

good for scabies, ringworm, athlete's foot, fungal nail infections, and bacterial skin infections.

treats red, swollen, itchy eyes, conjunctivitis, and eye inflammation. used as an external eye wash or taken internally in TCM formulas.