Bitter Melon Cut
Bitter Melon seeds, leaves, and vines have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, but only the fruit is primarily used today. Bitter melon fruit helps maintain already healthy blood sugar levels.
Bitter melon is a popular ingredient in Asian cooking, used to flavor diverse recipes including stir-fries, curries, soups, soft drinks, and beers. The bitterness of the melon may make the fruit unpalatable to some folks, but the potency can be reduced by salting, blanching, or pickling.
Key Benefits
- Helps maintain blood sugar
- Decreases cholesterol levels
- Aids in weight loss
Ingredients
Bitter Melon*
*All our bulk herbs are either organic or wild crafted
*All our bulk herbs are handled in a facility that also processes tree nuts
Category: Medicinal
These herbs are so named because they are medicine and should be respected as such. God gave herbs to be used as medicine, so it is important to use wisdom in taking them. Each medicinal herb usually targets a specific gland, organ, or body system. They are stronger, which is why it is recommended to use lower dosages for short periods of time.
Suggested Use
With medicinal herbs, it is important to start slow and increase gradually. Begin with 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon in food, drinks, smoothies, or tea, and then evaluate to see how the body is doing. Increase in small increments of 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon if the body is responding well until the desired response is achieved. It is recommended that these types of herbs be used at low dosages for a short period of time. For management of stress, hormone balance, or nutrition, focus on the adaptogenic and nutritive herbs.
Also Known As
African cucumber, balsam pear, bitter gourd, karavellaka, Momordica charantia L
Precautions: As always, consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, primarily if you are pregnant, nursing, or consuming any pharmaceutical medications.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
