Description
Pearl bitter melon is the fruit of an annual climbing herbaceous plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. It has a special bitter taste and is loved by the public. Bitter melon not only has a special taste, but is also rich in nutrients. Although bitter melon is bitter, it never transfers its bitter taste to other foods, so it is also known as “gentleman’s dish”. Pearl bitter melon has the effects of lowering blood sugar, promoting appetite, and beautifying.
1. Lower blood sugar: Bitter melon contains polypeptide-P, a substance similar to insulin, which can significantly lower blood sugar after consumption, so it is suitable for people with diabetes.
2. Promote appetite: The bitter melon glycosides and bitter elements in bitter melon can increase appetite and strengthen the spleen and appetite. The alkaloid substance quinine contained in it has the effects of diuresis and blood circulation, reducing inflammation and fever, clearing the heart and improving eyesight.
3. Detoxification and weight loss: Bitter melon can reduce the intake of fat and polysaccharides, and has a good effect on weight loss and cellulite elimination.
4. Beauty: Bitter melon contains nutrients that are good for the skin. Squeeze the juice from the bitter melon and mix it with rock sugar to drink. It can beautify the skin.