If we talk about the most people's disliked vegetable, then the name bitter gourd comes at the top places. Because it tastes bitter. But do you know that this bitter bitter gourd works to bring sweetness to your health? Yes, nutrients like iron, potassium, fiber, phosphorus, carotene, vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, zinc, and manganese present in bitter gourd benefit the body. Bitter gourd is bitter but rich in many qualities. Many physical problems can be overcome by including them in your diet. Today we are going to tell you how bitter gourd proves beneficial for health. Let's know about it...
Lower cholesterol level
Increased cholesterol can cause fatty plaques to jam in your arteries, making your heart work harder to pump blood and increasing your risk of heart disease. Several animal studies have found that bitter gourd may support overall heart health by reducing cholesterol levels. Consuming its juice reduces bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Beneficial for eyes
Bitter gourd can also be beneficial for the eyes. This thing has come to the fore in research by Mudigere College of Horticulture, Karnataka. Research said that the beta carotene present in it can protect against the risk of eye diseases. Not only this, but it can also help in increasing eyesight.
Provides relief from mouth ulcers
Bitter gourd is a perfect medicine for mouth ulcers. Extract the juice of bitter gourd leaves and mix a little Multani Mitti in it and make a paste and apply it on the mouth ulcers. If fuller's earth is not available, dip a cotton ball in bitter gourd juice and apply it on the blistered area and let the lacquer come out. This will cure mouth ulcers.
Beneficial in cholera
Bitter gourd is also beneficial in cholera. Make a decoction of 20-30 ml bitter gourd root. Mixing it with sesame oil and drinking it is beneficial for cholera. Mixing the oil in 5 ml juice of bitter gourd leaves and consuming it is also beneficial in cholera.
Cancer-fighting properties
Research suggests that bitter gourd contains certain cancer-fighting compounds. A test-tube study showed that bitter gourd juice was effective in killing cancer cells of the colon, lung, and nasopharynx. According to another study, bitter gourd juice was able to kill cancer cells and inhibit the growth and spread of breast cancer cells.
Wounds heal
Applying the ground root of bitter gourd on the wound makes the wound ripe and pus also comes out. This heals the wound quickly. If you do not have the root of bitter gourd, grind its leaves and heat them and tie a bandage. This will cook the boil and pus will also come out.
Beneficial in weight loss
Bitter gourd can also play an effective role as a home remedy for weight loss. Actually, in scientific research, the benefits of bitter gourd for increasing weight have been seen. The study concluded that bitter gourd had an antiobesity effect in high-fat-fed rats, inhibiting weight gain. Along with this, an increase in lipid metabolism was found. For the time being, its effect on humans still needs more research.
The immunity system becomes strong
Bitter gourd strengthens your immunity by fighting against viruses and bacteria. It removes the problem of allergies and indigestion. The antioxidants present in it help protect the body from disease. At the same time, bitter gourd also prevents the damage of free radicals, which also prevents many types of cancer.
Liver cleanse
Bitter gourd can act as a good detoxifying agent for the liver, which can help cleanse the body naturally. According to research from National Taiwan University, bitter gourd extract may show positive effects on alcoholic fatty liver disease by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. According to another research, bitter gourd can help prevent the accumulation of fat during the progression of fatty liver disease.
