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    Bitter Melon leaves nutrition and benefits

    By s mApril 29, 2019No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Bitter melon leaves grow on herbaceous vine and attached to vine with long and thin stems. Leaves are medium in size about 4 to 12 centimeters wide and are made up of 3 to 6 veined lobes having jagged edges. Tender ones are bright green to light green and are pliable as well as soft. The leaves are also bitter in flavor.

    Botanically bitter melon leaves are classified as Momordica charantia and is the member of Cucurbitaceae. Bitter melon is a tropical vine which is extensively found throughout Africa, Caribbean, India, China and Southeast Asia. Leaves are dried, encapsulated and steeped in hot water to make which is used traditionally for treating hypertension, malaria, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and asthma. The herb has various beneficial properties. It is also used for treating diabetes, rheumatism, dysentery, gout, respiratory ailments and viral disease.

    Leaves possess anti-hyperglycaemic, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anthelminthic, emetic, anti-microbial, anti-hepatotoxic, purgative, antiviral and anti-ulcerogenic properties. In some countries, decoction or tea prepared from bitter melon leaves are also used as aphrodisiac and used by women as birth control.

    Culinary uses

    • Bitter melon leaves are used for boiling, sautéing and stewing.
    • In Philippines, leaves are served with rice and mung beans in dish which is known as ginisang monggo.
    • Bitter melon leaves are added to stir-fries, curries and soups.
    • Leaves are used to form beer and tea.
    • The delicate leaves are added to salads.

    Medicinal Uses

    Bitter gourd leaves are used for treating various diseases such as piles, diabetes, cholera, respiratory ailments and skin eruptions.

    • Diabetes

    Boil two glass of water with six tablespoon of chopped bitter gourd leaves for about 15 minutes. Don’t cover the vessel. Let it cool down and then strain. Drink this mixture 1/3 cup of it thrice a day. Leaf decoction manages type 2 diabetes and keeps blood sugar in check.

    • Piles

    Mix teaspoon of bitter melon juice with glass of buttermilk. Take this every morning on empty stomach for about a month. Apply the leaves paste over haemorrhoids.

    • Cholera and diarrhea

    Intake 10 to 15 ml of Bitter gourd leaves which is useful for treating diarrhea and cholera.

    • Asthma, common colds, bronchitis, pharyngitis

    Mix the paste of bitter melon leaves with equal amount of tulsi leaves. Take this with honey each morning. It is used to prevent respiratory problems.

    • Arthritis

    Intake 10 to 15 ml juice of Bitter gourd leaves is helpful for arthritis.

    • Ascite

    Take 10-15 ml juice of leaves and honey.

    • Hepatitis

    Drink 10 to 15 ml juice of bitter gourd leaves and big chebulic myroblan.

    • Intestinal parasites, measles, pox, Pneumonia

    Drink 10 to 15 ml Bitter gourd leaves.

    • Boils, burns and skin eruptions

    Apply the powdered Bitter gourd leaves topically to the affected areas.

    • Burning sensation in hands and feet

    Apply bitter gourd juice topically in the burning sensation in hands and feet.

    • Nutrition

    Bitter melon leaves are loaded with vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, vitamin B and phosphorus.

    Side-effects/Warning

    • Avoid its uses during pregnancy as it stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction resulting abortion.
    • Tea made with bitter gourd leaf increases rate or force of contraction and affects heart.
    • Excess intake of bitter gourd leaves causes vomiting and loose motion.

    References:

    https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Bitter_Melon_Leaves_8971.php

    https://www.bimbima.com/ayurveda/bitter-gourdkarela-leaves-medicinal-uses/278/

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    Bitter Melon leaves Quick Facts
    Name: Bitter Melon leaves
    Colors Bright green to light green
    Shapes Alternate, 4-12 cm (1.6-4.7 in) across
    Taste Bitter
    Calories 20 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Vitamin K (78.83%)
    Vitamin B6 (58.46%)
    Vitamin C (35.78%)
    Vitamin B9 (22.00%)
    Vitamin B2 (21.69%)
    Name Bitter Melon leaves
    Shape & size Alternate, 4-12 cm (1.6-4.7 in) across
    Color Bright green to light green
    Flavor Bitter
    Major Nutritions Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 94.6 µg (78.83%)
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.76 mg (58.46%)
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 32.2 mg (35.78%)
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 88 µg (22.00%)
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.282 mg (21.69%)
    Manganese, Mn 0.311 mg (13.52%)
    Magnesium, Mg 55 mg (13.10%)
    Copper, Cu 0.117 mg (13.00%)
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.147 mg (12.25%)
    Vitamin A, RAE 70 µg (10.00%)
    Calories in 1 cup (58 g) 20 Kcal.
    Nutritional value of Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
    Serving Size: 1 cup, 58 g

    Calories 20 Kcal. Calories from Fat 1.08 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 51.44 g N/D
    Energy 20 Kcal N/D
    Energy 84 kJ N/D
    Protein 2.09 g 4.18%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.12 g 0.34%
    Ash 0.48 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 3.87 g 2.98%
    Total dietary Fiber 1.1 g 2.89%
    Total Sugars 0.6 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 24 mg 2.40%
    Iron, Fe 0.59 mg 7.38%
    Magnesium, Mg 55 mg 13.10%
    Phosphorus, P 45 mg 6.43%
    Potassium, K 349 mg 7.43%
    Sodium, Na 8 mg 0.53%
    Zinc, Zn 0.17 mg 1.55%
    Copper, Cu 0.117 mg 13.00%
    Manganese, Mn 0.311 mg 13.52%
    Selenium, Se 0.5 µg 0.91%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.147 mg 12.25%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.282 mg 21.69%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.995 mg 6.22%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.06 mg 1.20%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.76 mg 58.46%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 88 µg 22.00%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 88 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 88 µg N/D
    Choline 21 mg 3.82%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 32.2 mg 35.78%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 70 µg 10.00%
    Vitamin A, IU 1401 IU N/D
    Beta Carotene 841 µg N/D
    Lutein + zeaxanthin 1530 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.84 mg 5.60%
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 94.6 µg 78.83%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.019 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.003 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.014 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.001 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.003 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.001 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.001 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.048 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.007 g N/D
    Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0.038 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.
     

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

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