Bitter Melon, also known as Bitter Gourd, or Ampalaya in the
Philippines has been traditionally used to regulate blood sugar
levels within the normal limits. It contains Gurmarin, a polypeptide
that has been shown in experimental studies to achieve its
regulating effect by suppressing the neural response to sweet taste
stimuli. Bitter Melon is also a natural source of Vitamin C. A
natural side effect can be some weight loss.

Family: Cucurbitaceae Genus: Momordica Bitter Melon grows in
tropical areas, including parts of the Amazon, east Africa, Asia and
the Carribbean and is cultivated as a food and medicine.

In the Amazon, local people and indigineous tribes grow bitter melon
in their gardens for food and medicine. Medicinally, the plant has a
long history of use: leaf tea is employed for diabetes; as a
carminative for colic; topically for sores, wounds and infections;
internally and externally for worms and parasites; as an
emmenagogue; and as an antiviral for measles, hepatitis and feverish
conditions. In brazilian herbal medicine, bitter melon is used for
tumors, wounds,rheumatism, malaria,
leucorrhea,inflammation,menstrual problems,hypertension,
diabetes,high cholesterol ,colic,fevers, worms, to induce abortions,
and an aphrodisiac. It is also employed topically for skin problems,
vaginits, hemorrhoids, scabies, itchy rashes, eczema, and leprosy.

Not recommended for females wanting to get pregnant.

Bitter Melon or Ampalaya or Gohyah or Bitter Gourd
$11.95
60 250 mg capsules

Bitter Melon or Gohyah tea
25 tea bags $2.75

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