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Calls Of Attention To This: Health Benefits Of Bitter Gourd Leaves by Hadsty23(m): 8:47pm On Apr 15, 2020
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I was going through search of herbs for piles unfortunately I storm over this and i think i should share it to the great scientists, researchers, herbal practitioners in the house.
Who knows ... COVID -19

1. What I Noticed according to the health benefits of this leave is closely related the meds/drug and provides the body some essential _minerals €€€€€ body immune that helps fight the COVID-19 positive patients . E.g Vit. C

2. The symptoms related to (SARS-Cov) the leave can be used in treating them . The treatment of cough, fever, respiratory problems, worms, diarrhea, diabetes and also viral diseases that include HIV, malaria, chicken fox and measles
A Full research can be made from the great ones in the house and maybe useful personally or in large

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BITTER GOURD LEAVES AND FRUIT (ewe ejirin in Yoruba) BITTER LEMON
Did you know that bitter gourd is not really a vegetable but a fruit? Amongst fruits, it is the most bitter .The part of the plant that is used for consumption and for various medicinal purposes is the fruit and leaves of the bitter squash. While we’ve been so busy condemning its bitter taste, we’ve not only overlooked this fact but also the wide range of benefits that drinking bitter gourd juice offers.
Bitter gourd leaf (ewe ejirin in Yoruba) has diverse healing properties and its blood sugar lowering action has been clinically validated. Also, used as liver tonic, anti tumor, anti cancer, immune system stimulant, antioxidant, antibacterial and cholesterol reducer.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF BITTER GOURD(ewe ejirin)
Bitter gourd juice contains a train of important nutrients ranging from iron, magnesium and vitamin to potassium and vitamin C. An excellent source of dietary fiber, it also contains twice the calcium of spinach, beta-carotene of broccoli, and the potassium of a banana.
It also has good antioxidants,folate, Vitamin A, B-complex, flavonoids and zinc.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BITTER GOURD
Controls High Blood Sugar:
Bitter Gourd is known to control high blood sugar and moderate insulin resistance, thereby preventing diabetes. Regular consumption of this tea has even reduced abnormally high sugar levels in type II diabetics. The vegetable contains a plant insulin named polypeptide-P, which lowers blood sugar. It also contains a component named charantin that enhances glucose uptake. It's leave used as tea and juice for this reason, is an alternative treatment for diabetes. It's juice also acts as a blood purifier.
�Nevertheless, people with hypoglycemia or low blood sugar are warned against taking this herbal supplement. Any decisions to change medical treatment should always involve your doctor. Besides, though it does control blood sugar levels, butter gourd leaves or tea is not a stand-alone treatment choice for diabetes.

� Lowers bad cholesterol levels

Bitter gourd juice is anti-inflammatory and also helps in lowering the bad cholesterol levels in the body. Thereby, it significantly reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.” It also maintains the blood pressure of the body as it is rich in potassium, which absorbs excessive sodium in the body. It is rich in iron and folic acid which are known to decrease the risk of stroke and keep your heart healthy.
�For glowing skin and lustrous hair
Longing for that flawless skin that bitter gourd juice has powerful anti-oxidants along with vitamin A and C which prevent premature skin ageing and diminishes wrinkles. Furthermore, it reduces acne, aids in treating eczema and psoriasis, as well as protects the skin from the harmful UV rays.
The nutrients vitamin A, vitamin C, Biotin and Zinc impart shine and lustre to your locks.
�Applying bitter gourd juice regularly to your scalp can decrease hair loss and greying of hair, treat split-ends and rough hair, shrug off dandruff, and combat itchiness.
�You can apply bitter gourd juice directly to stop hair fall or mix it with some curd and massage on your scalp and hair for conditioning.
�To treat dandruff, you can make a hair mask with bitter gourd juice, cumin seed paste and a tablespoon of lime juice. Leave for 30 minutes and rinse.
� Cures hangovers and cleanses the liver
Got too much alcohol in your system after a crazy night of partying? You can get rid of it quite swiftly by sipping some bitter gourd juice which wipes out alcoholic intoxication settled in your liver. The juice cleanses your bowel as well as heals many liver problems. Published in the International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition, a study concluded that a compound called Momordica Charantia provides protection against liver failure by strengthening anti-oxidant activity of the enzymes in the liver. It also boosts the functioning of your bladder.
�HIV virus.
Bitter gourd is also being considered as treatment of viral diseases that include HIV, malaria, chicken fox and measles
�Respiratory ailments.
The juice from fruit and leaves are used to treat various respiratory problems that may include, asthma, wheezing cough, bronchitis and pharyngitis
�Stomach problems.
Bitter gourd leaf extract is a folkloric remedy for various stomach ache and problems that include indigestion, dyspepsia, parasite infestation, diarrhea and constipation.
�Boosts the immune system.
Bitter gourd is also used to boost the immune system and as a supplement to build body resistance during sickness
�Anti-inflammatory activity.
Its leaf extract combined with coconut oil is used to alleviate inflammation and pain associated to gout, arthritis, rheumatism and other body pains.
Cholesterol control.
Bitter gourd leaves is also widely consumed to lower the cholesterol level in the blood that helps to prevent build up of plaque along the arterial walls.

Ampalaya is used as astringent to treat hemorrhoids.
Draw thin slices from bitter gourd
Leave the skin intact
You can also use leaves from the plant
Take the slices or leaves and add to boiling water
Boil for five to ten minutes until the slices/leaves steep
Remove the slices/leaves and serve the broth
You can add sweeteners to mask the bitter taste.
How to reduce the bitterness �
A quick tip to reduce the bitterness of the drink is to add some honey or jaggery to it or pair it with sweet fruits like apple or pears. You can even add lemon juice to lessen the harsh taste of bitter melon juice. A pinch of black pepper and ginger can also decrease the tartness. The taste however, needs to be developed because contrary to its name bitter gourd is in fact sweet for your health
Preparation & Use process
• For coughs, fever, worms, diarrhea, diabetes, juice leaves and drink a spoonful daily
• For other ailments, the fruit and leaves can both be juiced and taken orally.
• For headaches wounds, burns and skin diseases, apply warmed leaves to afflicted area.
• Powdered leaves, and the root decoction, may be used as stringent and applied to treat hemorrhoids.

Re: Calls Of Attention To This: Health Benefits Of Bitter Gourd Leaves by Hadsty23(m): 2:09pm On Apr 17, 2020
Started drinking this thing since yesterday in addition with honey
Re: Calls Of Attention To This: Health Benefits Of Bitter Gourd Leaves by Avidcolz: 2:24pm On Apr 17, 2020
How do I get it?
Re: Calls Of Attention To This: Health Benefits Of Bitter Gourd Leaves by Hadsty23(m): 10:42pm On Apr 18, 2020
Avidcolz:
How do I get it?

It's a very common leaves. You can see the picture
Re: Calls Of Attention To This: Health Benefits Of Bitter Gourd Leaves by alexvic12: 5:50am On May 20, 2020
Hadsty23:
Started drinking this thing since yesterday in addition with honey

Any improvement?
Re: Calls Of Attention To This: Health Benefits Of Bitter Gourd Leaves by Hadsty23(m): 11:31am On May 20, 2020
alexvic12:


Any improvement?

I just took that as prevention then but really work for Malaria.
Re: Calls Of Attention To This: Health Benefits Of Bitter Gourd Leaves by DEBJOCH1(m): 10:17pm On Feb 07, 2021
I AM A TESTIFIER TO THE POTENCY , I HAVE ROUND MY HOUSE, AND I. GET IIT ALL SEASON OF THE YEAR AS THE LEAVE IS OFTEN GOTTEN DURING THE DRY RAINING SEASON, EACH TIME TIME I WANT TO SLEEP WELL, I JUST GO TO THE BACK OF THE HOUSE PLUG THE LEAVE JUICE IT. AND DRINK, EACH TIME I TAKE IT AT NIGHT, THE NEXT DAY I WILL SLEEP TILL 10AM, MY BLOOD PREASURE IS USUALLY BETWEEN 80/120 WHEN I CHECK MY BLOOD PREASURE LAST, IT SHOWED 70/90, HONESTLY I TOLD THE NURSE THAT THE COUNT WAS WRONG, SHE SAID SHE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT I MEAN, THAT IS WHAT THE MACHINE IS GIVING HER SHE IS RECORDING. I ALSO TAKE IT FOR MALARIA AND IT WORKS.

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