BITTER MELON

Bitter Melon has a long history in the Amazon for its blood-sugar regulating properties.
It is primarily used for the management of non-insulin dependent diabetics. In scientific research, at least three different groups of constituents found in all parts of bitter melon have demonstrated hypoglycaemic properties plus other potentially beneficial actions against diabetes mellitus. The hypoglycaemic effect is more pronounced in the fruit of bitter melon.
Over 100 studies have shown the blood sugar lowering effect of this bitter fruit. It has also proven the ability to enhance cells’ uptake of glucose to promote insulin release and to potentiate the effect of insulin.
In Ayurvedic medicine, bitter melon is popularly considered a “plant-insulin”
Clinical studies have demonstrated low toxicity of all parts of bitter melon when ingested orally.

•1 cup of a standard leaf or whole herb decoction is taken one or two times daily, or 1-3 ml of a 4:1 tincture is taken twice daily.
•The traditional South American remedy for diabetes is to juice 1-2 fresh bitter melon fruits and drink twice daily.