Bitter Melon is the English name of Momordica charantia, a climbing plant whose leaves and green fruits, although bitter, has been used to fight against cancer, diabetes and many infectious diseases. It is also a powerful weapon against HIV / AIDS since some reports have shown that bitter melon has substance Q. It is one of the most popular vegetables among the Chinese and the most popular tea also.

The fruits and leaves of bitter melon are a good source of vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin B. It is unclear how the nutritional content is actually absorbed by the digestive system of the body of the plant become some of these substances are present as unabsorbable.

Does bitter melon have medicinal properties?

Yes. Books and articles on the notes of bitter melon extract from the leaves or roots shrinks hemorrhoids. The sap from the leaves is also good to prevent and reduce cough, fever and against roundworms. As noted, there is flexibility in the treatment of infertility in women and liver problems. Likewise, bitter melon has some antimicrobial activity and help infected wounds.

It was, however, none of the medicinal uses of bitter melon scientifically proved, even if they have not been refuted, whatever. He just has not been examined sufficiently.

Is it true that bitter melon tea and capsules in reducing sugar of diabetics are effective?

There is one case where it is proven that they can reduce levels of sugar in the blood of people with type 2 diabetes. The results of these scientific studies to determine the effect of alcohol extract of bitter melon on blood sugar of type 2 diabetes have repeatedly shown that bitter melon lowers blood sugar in the blood. The effect on blood glucose is due to Momordicines, a substance responsible for its bitter taste.

The effect of bitter melon leaves of low blood sugar in diabetics is evident regardless of how it is prepared – boiled then eaten, as tea, capsules or tablets. But diabetics should be cautioned about replacing their own medicines with bitter melon teas, capsules or tablets. So far, studies have been conducted on a very limited number of human subjects so bitter melon and diabetes can be classified conclusive.

Indeed, no clinical studies major was even reported on the preparation of Momordica charantia (bitter melon). The manufacturers of bitter melon teas, capsules and tablets themselves are not meant for healing benefits of their products. They market them only as a supplement.

Are they really good to replace the anti-diabetic drugs that are available on the market?

Bitter melon should be an addition in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It could probably reduce the consumption of anti-diabetic patients. It should not be considered as a stand-alone medicine.

Even diabetics who want to try the bitter melon have to spend money for teas, tablets or capsules. You can retain or acquire the plant market and they are preparing.

To prepare the extract of bitter melon, you must follow the following steps:

1. Wash and finely chop the leaves.
2. Add 6 tablespoons of chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water.
3. Cook it for 15 minutes min. in an uncovered pot.
4. Cool down and stretch.
5. Drink 1 / 3 cup of it 3x a day.

Alternatively, the above bitter melon can be steamed and eaten (1 / 2 cup 2 times per day).