Bitter melon extract contains active ingredients such as charantin, polypeptide-P and vicine that can protect liver cells from damage caused by oxidative stress, while stimulating the production of detoxifying enzymes such as glutathione-S-transferase.
According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), bitter melon is among the plants that have anti-inflammatory and highly enzyme-regulating properties, especially in cases of fatty liver, mild hepatitis or overloaded liver due to a diet high in oil.
Reheat, cool the body
With its natural welding, bitter melon tea has the effect of cooling the body, helping to reduce the feeling of excitement and heat in people, especially in the summer or for people who often eat spicy food.
Drinking 200 ml of bitter melon tea/day for 10 days helps reduce the body heat index in people with digestive disorders due to heat.
Helps stabilize blood sugar and metabolism
Bitter melon is also recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as a potential food in supporting stable blood sugar thanks to its effect of increasing insulin sensitivity. However, the right dosage should be taken to avoid excessive hypoglycemia.
How to make bitter melon tea:
Ingredients:
1-2 fresh bitter melon (or 10-15g dried bitter melon)
1 liter of filtered water
A little sea salt or a few slices of lemon (optional)
How to do:
How to make bitter melon: If used fresh, rinse, double, remove seeds, slice thinly. Soak in diluted salt water for 10 minutes and then rinse.
Dried star (optional): To reduce bitterness and increase the aroma, you can stir-fry the bitter melon slices in a hot pan until dried.
Cook the tea: Boil water, add the bitter melon, simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes. Then strain the juice, you can add a few drops of lemon to balance the taste.
Drinking warm or cold is fine. Drink about 1-2 glasses (200-400 ml per day, best after meals.
Notes when using bitter melon tea:
Do not overdo: Drinking too much (1 liter/day) can cause hypoglycemia, digestive disorders or abdominal pain, especially in people with poor taste.
Pregnant women and people with low blood pressure should consult a doctor before using them regularly.
Do not drink it on an empty stomach because the bitter taste can easily irritate the stomach.
