benefits of bitter gourd

Benefits of Bitter Gourd

31. Respiratory disorders
Take two ounces of fresh bitter melon juice and mix with a cup of honey diluted in water. Drink daily to improve asthma, bronchitis and pharyngitis. Bitter melon is used for various stomach and intestinal disorders including gastrointestinal (GI) upset, u
32. Toxemia
Bitter gourd contains beneficial properties that cleanses the blood from toxins. Sip two teaspoonfuls of the juice daily to help cleanse the liver. Also helpful in ridding jaundice for the same reasons. It helps in enhancing the wound healing process, tre
33. Consumption Tips
Choose unripe bitter melons that are firm, like how you would a cucumber. Avoid those that have turned orange or have soft spots. Ripe bitter melons can be excessively bitter. Store bitter melons in the vegetable bin in the refrigerator which has the righ
34. Caution
Do not consume more than two ounces of bitter melon, or more than two melons a day. Excessive consumption may cause mild abdominal pain or diarrhea. Diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs will need to alter the dosage of their drugs if they consume bitter me
35. Antioxidant property
Fresh pods are an excellent remedy for curing respiratory problems like asthma, cold, cough, etc. It has antioxidant property thus prevents from age related damage caused due to free radicals. Its vitamin C availability makes it a powerful antioxidant whi
36. Liver tonic
Drink one glass of Bitter Melon juice daily to heal liver problems. Keep consuming this continuously for a week to see results. It makes skin smooth and bright by protecting from wrinkles and other symptoms of ageing process. It is the good source of vita
37. Fight against infections
Boil bitter melon leaves or fruits in water and consume it every day to fight against infections. This also helps to build your immunity. It is very low in calories and high in dietary fibers which tend to reduce the extra body weight. Its antioxidant nat
38. Acne
Consuming Bitter Melon can help to get rid of acne, blemishes and deep skin infections.
39. Constipation
Bitter melon helps in easy digestion as it contains fibre properties. The food is digested and waste is thrown out of the body which helps in curing indigestion and constipation problems. It provides relief from the problem of dry and itchy scalp if the s
40. Kidney and bladder
Bitter melon helps to maintain healthy liver and bladder. It is also useful in curing kidney stones. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers and other healthy nutrients which helps in nourishing the skin. It improves the skin health if k