Description

Karela, also known as Momordica charantia L., belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is commonly known as balsam pear, bitter gourd, bitter melon, karela, or kugua. Its fruit has been used as a vegetable for thousands of years. It is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It is called ‘bitter melon’ or ‘bitter gourd’ as the entire plant, including the fruit, tastes very bitter. Karela is widely cultivated in countries like India, China, Japan, Malaya, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Colombia, Brazil, Amazon, Cuba, East Africa, Haiti, Ghana, Mexico, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Middle East, Central and South America.1Karela, also known as Momordica charantia L., belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is commonly known as balsam pear, bitter gourd, bitter melon, karela, or kugua. Its fruit has been used as a vegetable for thousands of years. It is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It is called ‘bitter melon’ or ‘bitter gourd’ as the entire plant, including the fruit, tastes very bitter.

Benefits of Karela

What are the benefits of Karela for Diabetes ?

Karela seed is a well-known herb for controlling high blood sugar level. Karela helps to control high sugar due to its Tikta (bitter), Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. It improves metabolism and maintains the insulin level. Thus Karela helps to control your blood sugar levels.

What are the benefits of Karela for Liver disease?
Karela seed helps to prevent liver damage due to alcohol and helps to improve liver functions. This is done by detoxifying toxins which are responsible for inflammation and diseases due to its Tikta (bitter) property.

What are the benefits of Karela for Kidney stone?
Karela seed helps eliminate kidney stones by breaking them naturally. This is due to its Tikta (bitter) property. Karela helps to break down kidney stone and eliminate from the body naturally.

How to use Karela ?

a. Take ¼ teaspoon of Karela Seed .
b. Add with honey or with water if you have diabetes after taking lunch and dinner.

What are the benefits of Karela for Hair loss?

Karela paste helps to reduce dandruff and promote hair growth. This is due to its Tikta rasa (bitter taste) when applied externally.
Tips:
a. Take 1-2 teaspoon of Karela paste or powder.
b. Add coconut oil or water to it.
c. Apply on the hair and scalp and let it to sit 2-3 hours.
d. Wash thoroughly with fresh water.
e. Use this remedy once a day to get rid of dandruff and dry scalp.

What are the benefits of Karela for Skin infections?

Karela might be beneficial in managing skin abscess and wounds. Factors like growth factor deficiency, decreased collagen synthesis or improper immune response contribute to delayed wound healing. Karela has antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and immunomodulatory properties. Karela helps in the formation of new skin cells, reduces the inflammatory mediators and helps in wound closure.