Diabetes,Hepatitis,Inflenza 
 

Bitter melon contains an array of biologically active plant chemicals including triterpenes, proteins. One chemical has clinically demonstrated the ability to inhibit the enzyme guanylate cyclase that is thought to be linked to the cause of psoriasis and also necessary for the growth of leukemia and cancer cells. In addition, a protein found in bitter melon, momordin, has clinically demonstrated anticancerous activity against Hodgkin's lymphoma in animals. Other proteins in the plant, alpha- and beta-momorcharin and cucurbitacin B, have been tested for possible anticancerous effects

Main Actions (in order): 
anticancerous, antiviral, antibacterial, digestive stimulant, hypoglycemic

Main Uses:

1. for cancer
2. for viral infections (HIV, herpes, Epstein Barr, hepatitis, influenza, and measles)
3. for bacterial infections (Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Salmonella)
4. as a bitter digestive aid (for dyspepsia and sluggish digestion)
5. for diabetes

Bitter Gourd Uses 

Several research trials followed the discovery, culminating in studies examining Bitter Gourd's effectiveness in humans.

• Diabetes : The bitter gourd is specifically used as a folk medicine for diabetes. Several researches proved 
   that it contains a hypoglycaemic or insulin-like principle, designated as 'plant-insulin', which has been 
   found highly beneficial in lowering the blood and urine sugar levels.
• Piles : Juice of the fresh leaves of bitter gourd is valuable in piles.
• Blood Disorder : Bitter gourd is highly beneficial in the treatment of blood disorders like blood boils, 
   scabies, itching, psoriasis, ring-worm and other fungal diseases.
• Respiratory Disorder : Bitter gourd plant roots are used in folk medicine for respira tory disorders from 
   ancient times.
• Alcoholism : Leaf juice is beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism.
• Cholera : Fresh juice of leaves of bitter gourd is also an effective medicine in early stages of cholera and 
   other types of diarrhoea during summer.