Health Benefits Of Drinking Bitter Melon Tea- • Bitter melon tea has been used in Asian traditional medicines for treating diabetes since a long time. • Latest research states that bitter melon tea elevates blood sugar levels, stimulating digestion and increasing insulin sensitivity. • Bitter melon tea is highly recommended to people suffering from sluggish digestion, dyspepsia and constipation. • Since ages, bitter melon tea has been used to prevent and treat malaria. Studies have also indicated that bitter melon contains anti-malarial properties. • Bitter melon contains compounds that are known to treat HIV/ AIDS infection. • It contains compounds that help in regulating fuel metabolism and enabling glucose uptake. • Fruits and leaves of bitter melon are a good source of vitamins B and minerals such as iron, calcium and phosphorus. • The extract of bitter melon leaves is also known to shrink hemorrhoids. • Bitter melon leaves help in preventing and lessening cough and fever. • Due to its antimicrobial properties, bitter melon tea is useful for treating infected wounds. It also works well for treating roundworms. • One research has indicated that bitter melon tea can be used for treating sterility in women and alleviating liver problems. Bitter Melon Recipe • Dry the bitter melon leaves over a couple of days and store them in an airtight container. • To prepare the tea, wash some bitter melon leaves thoroughly. • Chop them finely to get about 6 tablespoons of leaves. • Add the leaves to 2 glasses of water in a pot. • Boil the water for 15 minutes uncovered. • Remove and cool the tea. • Strain thereafter. • Divide the tea into 3 parts and consume three times a day.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:31:39 +0000
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