Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiexpectorant and antibiotic properties.It is used as laxative, emetic, anthelmintic, antibilious, and stomachic agents
Bitter Gourd contains carbohydrate, protein, dietary fiber, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, calcium, iron, manganese, and zinc.
Bitter gourd is used not only as a medicine but also as a food.The seeds, leaves, and vines of bitter gourd are used for medicinal purposes.Certain compounds isolated in bitter gourd activate an enzyme knowns as AMPK (Adenosine Monophosphate-Activated Protein Kinase), which helps in regulating glucose metabolism.It contains a protein, MAP30 that is effective against AIDS, cancer, and other viruses.The bitter gourd's phytochemical combination is a combination of steroidal saponins, charantisn, peptides, and alkaloids that contribute to bitter hypoglycemic effects.
One cup serving of bitter gourd provides 54 percent of daily recommended allowance of vitamin C and 28 percent of vitamin A.Woman in pregnancy is not recommended to consume the bitter gourd because it causes miscariage, bleeding, and contractions.
The Benefits of Bitter Gourd
- Decreases the risk of excessive bleeding
- Contributes the integrity of the bone
- Repairs injuries, such as broken bone, lacerated skin
- Protects against free radical damage
- Keeps mucus membranes healthy
- Maintains soft tissues healthy
- Prevents night blindness
- Treats Type 2-diabetes
- Regulates glucose metabolism
- Reduces the effect of hemorrhoids
- Treats hay fever (rhinitis)
- Cures abdominal discomfort
- Treats warm infections
- Cures skin disease like scabies
- Inhibits Human Immunodefiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS
- Inhibits Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1)
- Reduces in forming plaques ( patches of irritated skin)
- Defends against heart attack
- Treats psoriasis
- Reduces the inflammation
- Cures dry cough
- Relieves pain
- Treats bronchitis
- Treats throat problems
- Increases menstrual flow in woman
- Boosts the immunity system
- Defends kidney damage
- Prevents cervical cancer
- Prevents prostate cancer
- Prevents breast cancer
- Relieves asthma
- Treats ringworm
- Treats ulcers
- Cures wound
- Treats gout
- Cures rheumatism
- Reduces irritating, itching associated with skin conditions
STUDY AND RESEARCH
Evidence in the March 2008 Edition of The Journal Chemistry and Biology indicates that The properties of the bitter gourd may offer a natural treatment option for people with Type -2 Diabetes.
In 1996 American Scientists stated that MAP30 in bitter gourd was effective against tumour, AIDS, and other viruses.
According to A Test-Tube Study published in The Journal of Naturophatic Medicine, States The Alpha - and Beta - Momorchardin Proteins contained in bitter gourd have an inhibiting effect on Human Immunodefiency Virus (HIV) infection.
In A 1982 Study of the bitter gourd effects on the Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1), MAP30 in bitter gourd inhibited the reproduction of the virus as well as reducing its ability to form plaques (patches of irritated skin).
Studies show that Bitter gourd is a means of getting relief from respiratory conditions, including asthma, bronchitis and hay fever (rhinitis).
A 2014 Review shows Evidence that Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) can be efficacious in lowering blood glucose levels when it is consumed in raw or juice form.
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