Dry Bitter Gourd (Karela Khushk)
Karela Khushk, also called Dry Bitter Gourd or bitter melon, bitter squash, balsam pear, or Momordica Charantia, is a young, delicate, edible fruit-pod found in the Momordica genus of climbing plants. Due to its phytochemical ingredients that prevent and promote health, even though its bitter taste may push some people away, it can really improve your health. It is high in vitamins A and C and other nutrients.
Dry Bitter Gourd has the following qualities:
- It might be hypoglycemic, meaning that it reduces blood sugar levels.
- It might have antiviral properties that eliminate viruses.
- It might potentially be anti-cancer
- It might have effects that prevent diarrheic
- It has antibacterial (bacteria-killing) properties
- It is used to cure type-2 diabetes
- It give relief from constipation
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Calcium
- Iron
- Thiamine (B1)
- Riboflavin (B2)
- Niacin (B3)
- Folate (B9)
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Phosphorus
- Magnesium
Precautions to Take with Dry Bitter Gourd
A minimum of two weeks before to any operation, cease taking Bitter Gourd . Following and during surgery, it may cause problems with blood sugar regulation.
Pregnancy: Due to the possibility of some compounds being dangerous, it should not be consumed while pregnant.
