Momordica charantia (Bitter melon) - Herbal Remedy for Diabetes

• Botanical Name: Momordica charantia
• Family Name: Cucurbitaceae
• Other Name: Bitter Melon, Bitter Gourd

Uses of Bitter melon

• Skin conditions
• Wounds
• Piles
• Burning sensations
• Lack of craving
• Cough
• Diabetes
• Inflammations
• Fever
• Asthma
• High cholesterol
• H. pylori ulcers
• Intestinal gas
• Bloating
• Stomachache
• Intestinal parasites
• Digestive disorders
• Spleen disorders
• Liver conditions
• Blood purification

How to Use in Different Diseases?

• Momordica paste is also useful for wounds, skin disorders, injuries and piles.
• The powder is beneficial in diabetes, urines disorders and upset digestive system. The powder is taken one to two teaspoonful twice a day with water.
• It acts as expectorant and hence useful for cough and other lungs congestions.
• The fruit is useful in gout, rheumatism, spleen and liver conditions.
• It is to treat purify blood.
• Due to its bitter taste, it is useful in suppressing the worm infestation.
• A leaf tea is used for expel intestinal gas, to promote menstruation, and as an antiviral for measles, hepatitis, and feverish conditions.
• It is also used to induce abortions and as an aphrodisiac.
• Bitter melon is used to treat infections caused by retrovirus, and is being investigated in the treatment of HIV.
• Bitter melon juicer is useful for diabetic patient.
• Bitter melon improves the body's ability to use blood sugar and improves glucose tolerances.

Parts Used

Whole plant

Dose

• Juice - 5 to 10ml
• Tea - 2 to 4gm

Preparations

Juice, Tea