Do not be misled
by its name because it might tastes bitter but is a good source of Vitamins A,
B, C, calcium, folic acid, iron and even phosphorus. It is naturally bitter
because it contains Momordica. It is definitely green in color.
Bitter gourd is
considered an antioxidant. It helps to increase immune system in the body to
fight infections and fights bacteria. No wonder kids who love to eat bitter gourd
tend to be more playful and active may it be in the house or even at school.
Most of the common
diseases that can be treated by merely using, taking or drinking the natural
homemade formula of bitter gourd are fever, burnt, cough, headache, diabetes,
liver problem, diarrhea, rheumatism and even cancer.
PREPARATION:
You need to wash
the leaves thoroughly and cut it into small pieces. For every six tablespoon of
leaves of bitter gourd put two glasses of water. It makes a ratio of 6:2 of
bitter gourd and water. You need to bring to boil the combination in fifteen minutes
in a casserole. You have to make sure to not cover it. Let it stay to cool down
for few hours and then you drain.
Drink one-third cup
of the mixture giving an allowance of thirty minutes before every meal and it
should be taken three times a day.
If you want to use
it for problems like cuts, skin disease or burns all you have to do is to take
few pieces of leaves of bitter gourd, wash it thoroughly the slightly place it
to be heated over a stove and directly apply on affected area of the skin right
away. Make sure that the heat is tolerable.
This natural
treatment was known and had been practiced by our ancestors centuries ago. It
was proven to be very effective way back then and even now. So if you are
considering a healthy living lifestyle then add bitter gourd to be one on top
of your list.
So what are you
waiting for? Plant bitter gourd in your backyard so that you will have bitter
gourds all your life. Hope you learnt something. Share it with your friends and
loved ones! Make sure to educate others that bitter gourd is good for the body.
It is like what the saying goes “do not judge a book by its cover”. Try to
taste it when somebody cooks it for you and be surprised because you might like
it. Once you are used to eating it the bitter tastes won’t bother you anymore.
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