The bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is also known as karela in India. Karela is also called bitter melon or balsam- pear in various countries. It is considered and counted as one of the healthiest vegetables in the food kingdom. It is loaded with the essential nutrients, antioxidants that benefit the body. The utmost benefit of having bitter gourd juice or sabzi is that it increases and regulates blood flow to the heart. The bitter gourd is also acclaimed to reduce or lower the blood sugar level in diabetics.
Good For The Skin and Hair
Bitter gourd is full of antioxidants and vitamins, mainly as A and C, which are suitable for your skin and body. It has a factor that reduces aging, fights acne, blemishes and pigmentation. It is also treated for different skin infections like ringworm, psoriasis, and itching. In addition, the Karela juice adds shine to the hair, which fights dandruff and helps the hair grow faster.
Good For Diabetes Patients
Tested and highly recommended by the ayurvedic medical sciences, the Karela juice intake is good for controlling and curing diabetes. The bitter gourd consists of three main compounds- Polypeptide-p, Charting, and Vicine- it helps prevent high blood sugar levels in the body. Do you know that karela juice effectively reduces the dosage of medicines?
Prevents Cancer
Karela juice helps to prevent and fight cancer. A study published in PubMed in Feb 2010 revealed that karela juice (or its extract) could effectively cure types of cancer like breast and skin. The juice of karela boosts immunity and prevents the body from allergies and infections. In addition, bitter melon juice restricts the ability of pancreatic cancer cells to metabolize glucose, hence reducing and killing the cells' energy source.
Good For Stomach
Consuming the antioxidant-rich karela juice stimulates the production of enzymes that healthily promote a better digestion process.
Treat Asthma
Drinking one glass of karela juice helps cure chronic cough and breathing problems by removing phlegm accumulated in the lungs and respiration tract. In addition, the bitter gourd is an effective remedy for lung and asthma.