Health benefits of forest bitter melon

According to doctor Chu Thi Dung, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital – Facility 3, forest bitter melon is a wild type of plant, with a stronger bitter taste than regular bitter melon.

This is a plant belonging to the cucurbitaceae family, with a complex chemical composition including tannins, terpenoids, carbohydrates, saponins… it has many valuable medicinal properties and is widely used in traditional medicine. and modern medicine.

Dr. Dung said that wild bitter melon has some of the following effects:

Effects in modern medicine

Reduce blood sugar

Forest bitter melon contains active ingredients such as Charantin and Polypeptide-P, which have similar effects to insulin, helping to regulate blood sugar. This makes forest bitter melon an important medicinal herb in supporting the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Antioxidant and cell protection

Forest bitter melon is rich in Vitamin C and Flavonoids, which have strong antioxidant properties, helping to protect the body from free radicals, prevent cell damage and slow down the aging process.

Enhance immunity

Studies show that forest bitter melon has the ability to stimulate the immune system, helping the body fight bacteria, viruses and prevent infectious diseases.

Supports weight loss

Thanks to its ability to reduce blood sugar and regulate lipids, wild bitter melon has the effect of supporting natural weight loss, especially effective in controlling excess fat.

Anti-cancer effect

Some studies show that compounds in wild bitter melon have the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, especially breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer.

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial

Forest bitter melon has the ability to inhibit the growth of some pathogenic bacteria and fungi, helping to prevent inflammation and skin infections.

Effects in traditional medicine

In traditional medicine, wild bitter melon has cold properties, a very bitter taste, is attributed to the Heart, Liver, and Spleen meridians and has the following uses:

Clears heat and detoxifies

Forest bitter melon has strong cooling properties, helps clear heat, detoxify the body, and is especially useful in diseases caused by toxic heat such as infections, pimples, prickly heat, and rashes.

Diuretic, laxative

Forest bitter melon helps diuretic, laxative, and aids in diseases related to urination such as painful urination and frequent urination. In addition, it also helps support digestion and reduce constipation.

Strengthens the spleen, benefits the stomach, and relieves hunger

Supports the digestive system, reduces symptoms of flatulence, indigestion, and stimulates appetite.

Eliminates evil spirits and calms the spirit

Reduces stress, calms the mind, helps sleep better, especially useful in cases of insomnia caused by heat disturbances.

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Helps brighten eyes, supports eye diseases such as conjunctivitis, pink eye caused by toxic heat.

How to use forest bitter melon

Excellent drink

Often used in remedies to clear heat, detoxify, reduce blood sugar and support the treatment of skin diseases.

Cook soup or make dishes

Forest bitter melon can be processed into dishes, helping to improve health and cool the body.

Forest bitter melon powder

After being dried, wild bitter melon can be ground into powder and used as a functional food to help treat diabetes and improve health.

Note

For people with weak spleen and prone to colds and diarrhea, they should limit the use of wild bitter melon, because its cold properties can increase these symptoms. Pregnant women should not use it because it may cause uterine contractions.

In addition, an overdose of wild bitter melon can cause side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and reduced fertility in men.

To achieve the best results and avoid side effects, it is necessary to use wild bitter melon properly and in the right dose. Best to use under the guidance of a doctor or specialist.

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