| Bitter melon is a valuable herb gifted | | | | • Boil it for approximately 15 minutes |
| to us by Mother Nature. It is also | | | | in a uncovered pot |
| commonly known as bitter gourd, bitter | | | | • Allow it to cool and then strain |
| cucumber, karolla and karela. It is rich | | | | • Drink 1/3 cup of it thrice a day |
| in iron, beta-carotene and potassium. It | | | | Above recipe is found to be very |
| also contains Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C, | | | | effective in the treatment of diabetes |
| phosphorous and fiber. | | | | type 2. If taken regularly will make |
| Benefits of Bitter Melon | | | | your sugar level under control. It is |
| • Bitter melon is worldwide known for | | | | the most effective natural way to cure |
| its effectiveness in treating diabetes. | | | | diabetes. |
| Bitter melon chemically contains a | | | | Bitter Melon with Egg |
| compound that is very much similar to | | | | • Cut a bitter melon in lengthwise, |
| insulin and sometimes also referred as | | | | scoop and scrap the inner white pulp |
| p-insulin. Researches have shown that | | | | leaving only the outer green parts. |
| when it is taken continuously for some | | | | • Now finely cut the bitter melon. |
| period has the ability to substitute the | | | | Pour a lot of salt to them and leave |
| insulin in the body. It also contains | | | | them for a while to get rid of its |
| steroidal saponins called charantin, | | | | bitterness. |
| peptides similar to that of peptides and | | | | • Rinse thoroughly to remove the salt. |
| certain alkaloids that effectively | | | | Fry it with garlic, anchovies and knock |
| control sugar level in blood. | | | | two eggs to make a dish. |
| • Bitter melon is also good digestive | | | | Above dish is very beneficial, |
| agent and helps in stimulating the | | | | especially for those with diabetes. |
| secretion of gastric juices. It is very | | | | Bitter melon is an herb with lot more |
| helpful in stimulating liver for | | | | health benefits other than treating just |
| secretion of bile juices that are very | | | | diabetes. |
| essential for metabolism of fats. It | | | | Bitter melon is used in solving |
| helps in improving the peristaltic | | | | menstruation problems in girls. It is |
| movements hence it is very helpful in | | | | also used in the treatment of sores, |
| avoiding gastric disturbances. | | | | eczema, leprosy and large wounds. It is |
| • Taking bitter melon juice also helps | | | | also used to cure hypertension, malaria, |
| in the treatment of constipation. | | | | fevers and headaches. It also has good |
| Constipation is mainly caused due to | | | | results in expelling worms and parasites |
| faulty eating habits and unhealthy | | | | in adults and children if taken |
| dietary practices. Bitter melon not only | | | | internally. It is also effective against |
| relives from the indigestive condition | | | | numerous viruses, herpes and HIV |
| but also helps in combating the | | | | viruses. |
| constipation. It improves peristaltic | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to |
| movements of gastro intestinal tract and | | | | provide health advice and is for general |
| also improves the absorption in the | | | | information only. Always seek the |
| intestines. | | | | insights of a qualified health |
| Bitter Melon Recipes for Treating | | | | professional before embarking on any |
| Diabetes | | | | health program. |
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| • Wash the bitter melon leaves and | | | | Reserved. If you want to use this |
| chop them | | | | article on your website or in your |
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| leaves in 2 glass of water | | | | |