Baskadia

Full disclosure: this bizarre-looking plant is actually a fruit. However, it’s used as a vegetable, so we thought it deserved a spot on the list.

The bitter melon plant also goes by the names Momordica charantia and bitter gourd. As it ripens, it grows increasingly more bitter, hence its name. However, this food is known more for its medicinal benefits than its taste.

Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and East Africa are among the regions where it flourishes. Over the years, medical specialists have treated many different diseases with bitter melon.

Numerous components included in bitter melon are good for your health. This fruit possibly reduces blood sugar, which may help with the treatment of diabetes. 

Bitter melon is a supplemental or alternative medication. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve of its use in the management of diabetes or any other comparable medical condition.