Herbal Properties And Actions Bitter Melon

Bitter Melon

Over the years scientists have verified many of the traditional uses of this bitter plant that continues to be an important natural remedy in herbal medicine systems. They have turned their focus on the beneficial properties of the fruit, leaves and seed  in diabetes and conditions related to diabetes, viruses( as well as HIV and certain cancers.), colds and flu, and tumors, high cholesterol, and psoriasis.

Part Used: Whole plant, Fruit, Seed.

ACTIONS :

Kills bacteria

Kills viruses

Kills cancer cells

Kills leukemia cells

Prevents tumors

Treats diabetes

Reduces blood sugar

Reduces blood pressure

Lowers body temperature

Lowers cholesterol

Reduces inflammation

Fights free radicals

Enhances libido

Cleanses blood

Detoxifies

Expels worms

Balances hormones

Enhances immunity

Mildly laxative

Promotes milk flow

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitter_melon

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/J_Takano.shtml

http://ezinearticles.com/?Bitter-Melon---Benefits,-Uses,-and-Research-for-Diabetes-and-HIV&id=78796

Courtesy: Various Sources over internet