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Bitter melon is traditionally regarded by Asians, as well as
Panamanians and Colombians, as useful for preventing and treating malaria.
Laboratory studies have confirmed that various species of bitter melon have
anti-malarial activity, though human studies have not yet been published.
Bitter melon is also important for various medicinal properties (Morton 1967),
with more recent attention focused on it as a hypoglycemic agent (Perl 1988). |
Bitter melon is rich in iron and has twice the beta carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, twice the potassium of bananas, and contains vitamins C and B 1 to 3, phosphorus and excellent dietary fiber. It is believed to be excellent for the liver and has been proven by western scientists to contain insulin, act as an anti-tumor agent, and inhibit HIV-1 infection.[4] Bitter melon is a tropical member of the cucurbit family, grown in Asia as a source of food. The intensely bitter flavor of bitter melon is a popular addition to the cuisine of many Asian nations, ranging from India to the Philippines, although it has not caught on in the West.[5] Bitter melon is the fruit born from a tropical vine. The fruit looks like a giant warty cucumber.[6] Bitter melon is unusual because it is widely consumed as food but also has a long history of use for conditions such as diabetes, psoriasis, and infections, as well as for menstrual cycle regulation,and addressing infertility. Modern science is just beginning to investigate the plant’s many uses, and much remains to be learned about it.[13] Bitter melon is also a medicinal plant used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for various conditions, including blood sugar control. In the Philippines, bitter melon is known as Ampalaya, and widely used and advertised for its blood sugar lowering benefits.[14] Bitter melon is normally grown as an annual crop, but can perform as a perennial in areas with mild winters. [15] [4] http://www.herbalcureindia.com/products/karela.htm [5] http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-bitter-melon.htm [6] http://www.wcyh.org.uk/herbs/herbs/bitter-melon/ [13] http://www.herbalpride.com/bitter_melon/bitter_melon_diabetes.html [14] http://www.raysahelian.com/bittermelon.html [15] http://www.island.wsu.edu/crops/bitterme.htm
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