In China, bitter melons have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for a long time. Like most bitter-tasting foods, it stimulates digestion. Bitter melon can clear stomach heat and boost eyesight. Perhaps the best substantiated use today is that of bitter melon for people with diabetes mellitus. Other properties and actions documented by traditional use are antifungal, antiparasitic, antivenin, bitter, cardiotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), digestive stimulant, emetic (causes vomiting), menstrual stimulator, purgative (strong laxative), vermifuge (expels worms).
Posted on: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 05:59:46 +0000
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