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bitter gourd |
The bitter gourd (also known as bitter melon ) looks like a cucumber but with ugly gourd-like bumps all over it.
As the name implies, this vegetable is a melon that is bitter.
Amaranth leaves are similar in taste to spinach but with a stronger flavor and cook very easily.
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HEALTH TIPS |
- A glass of bitter gourd juice in the morning can help to strengthen your immune system and increase your body's fighting power against infection. Researchers hypothesize that bitter melon is as an immunomodulator.
- Bitter gourd contains a chemical called charantin which reduces high blood glucose levels, and hence the best home remedy for diabetes
- The bitter tonic properties of bitter gourd have made it effective as a blood purifier.
Fresh juice of bitter gourd is good for patients suffering from piles.
- Bitter gourd has been known to provide relief from constipation and is also effective in the treatment of psoriasis.
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