Bitter Melon, Momordica Charantia and Bitter Gourd are all names of the herb Karela. It is a popular herb known worldwide to help regulate the blood sugar levels in the body and keep all the functions operating as required. Bitter Gourd is known to contain a polypeptide called Gurmarin that is similar to bovine insulin. Bovine insulin is known to have experimentally achieved positive sugar regulating effects on the body. It focuses on suppressing the key neural responses that stimulate the sweet taste.
Botanical Name: Momordica Charantia
Family Name: Cucurbitaceae
Common Name: Karela, Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear, Balsam Apple, Melega Saga
Lectins, charantin and momordicine are the principle constituents of Bitter Gourd. In India, for centuries, the fruit has been used as the chief agent for the folk remedy to treat diabetes mellitus. Karela is a fairly complex herb as it contains countless effective chemicals and other substances that affect the body in different, yet positive ways.
Two alkaloids have been discovered in the fruits and leaves of this plant and one of them is momordicine, mentined earlier. In addition to that many studies have found that Karela contains a glucoside, a sponin-like substance, a resin with a rather unpleasant taste, mucilage and an aromatic yet volatile oil. Moving on to the seeds, they so happen to consist another alkaloid, m.p. 236 degree and an anthelmintic principle in the germ. It also contains urease.
Regulate blood sugar by suppressing the neural response to sweet taste stimuli
Control and manage diabetes mellitus
Lectins from bitter melon have shown significant antilipolytic and lipogenic activities
Bitter Gourd has been scientifically proven to be rich in all the essential vitamins and mineral, namely Vitamin A, B1, B2, C and Iron. Bitter gourd is rich in iron and has twice the beta carotene of broccoli, two times the potassium of bananas, twice the calcium of spinach, and contains vitamins C and B 1 to 3, phosphorus and good dietary fiber.
Absorption of these nutrients by the body really helps it prevent irritating complications such as hypertension, eye complications, neuritis and the defective metabolism of carbohydrates. It reduces the risk of infections by increasing the body's resistance. It is highly recommended and used for treating people with various blood disorders such as blood boils, scabies, constant itching, psoriasis, ringworm and other sorts of fungal diseases. Various researches have confirmed that bitter melon contains insulin, act as an anti-tumor agent, and inhibit total HIV-1 infection. It is also believed to be beneficial for the liver.
Useful as an emtic, purgative, as an anthelmentic, in piles, leprosy, and jaundice
Bitter melon helps achieve natural and curative benefits against the following diseases:
1. Piles: just three teaspoonfuls of Bitter gourd juice mixed with a glass of buttermilk are very beneficial in helping with this problem.
2. Alcoholism: leaf juice works as an antidote for intoxication caused through alcohol consumption and helps the liver recover fasts from alcohol damage.
3. Cholera: in the early stages of cholera, consuming Bitter Melon juice can be very beneficial. You can make a diluted solution of two teaspoonfuls of Bitter Gourd juice with same amounts of white onion juice and one teaspoonful of limejuice. This will help against diarrhea as well during summer time.
Control and treat diabetes mellitus
Reduce sugar levels in blood and urine
Stimulate the pancreas and liver
Suppress the neural response to sweet taste stimuli
Antilipolytic and lipogenic activity
Decrease infections in the body and regularize urinary tract
Normalize digestive tract and help in good absorption of food
Excellent blood purifier and promote wound healing
Due to bitter taste treat worm infestations
Helpful as an emetic, purgative, as an anthelmentic, in piles, and jaundice
Useful in gout, rheumatism and subacute cases of spleen and liver diseases
Bitter melon is now readily available in the form of supplements. One bottle of bitter melon supplements contains 60 tablets of 250 mg each at a relatively affordable price. Slight patience is required with these herbs; however the results are very effective and long lasting.
Taking Bitter Melon supplement over long period of time extensively reduces the glucose levels in the blood and urine. At least three different groups of constituents in the Bitter Melon have been reported to have hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) actions beneficial in diabetes mellitus. These include a mixture of steroidal saponins that known as charantin, insulin-like peptides, and alkaloids.
Servings per container: 60
Each 250 mg capsule contains: Bitter Melon Extract 10:1
Take 1-2 capsules twice a day after meal or as directed by your health practitioner. For optimum result, take this supplement consistently for at least 3-4 months.
Blood impurities
Diabetes
Gout
Liver and spleen problems
Rheumatism
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