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Live healthy with dried bitter melon leaves

What is bitter melon?

Bitter melon (bitter gourd, bitter melon,…) is a vegetable with the scientific name Momordica charantia, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is mainly distributed in some Southeast Asian countries,… and is especially popular in Vietnam.

The vine has a diamond-shaped fruit about 8 – 15cm long, the fruit skin has many bumps, is green when young and turns yellow when ripe. The fruit is green, the seeds are soft and white, when ripe, the seeds become hard and brown.

Wild bitter melon and Vietnamese bitter melon are two common types in Vietnam, wild bitter melon has a more bitter taste. The seeds, leaves, flowers, and fruits of the bitter melon plant are dried as medicine, especially the fruit is often used fresh for cooking and also brings many health benefits.

The source of the highest amount of nutrients in the Cucurbitaceae family, including essential micronutrients such as: vitamin A, vitamin C, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, magnesium. It also provides natural antioxidants (phenolic compounds) and some B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9).

What is bitter melon leaves? Are bitter melon leaves edible?

– Bitter melon leaves, also known as bitter gourd, are not only edible but also considered a food with high nutritional value and many uses in traditional medicine. Bitter melon leaves are cold, slightly bitter, have anti-inflammatory properties, reduce fever and help prevent common diseases such as colds, sore throats, and fever. Not only the fruit, but also the leaves and young shoots of the bitter melon plant are used as ingredients in many rustic but nutritious dishes.

– Young bitter melon leaves are often used to cook soup, boil or stir-fry, bringing a refreshing and unique flavor. In soups, bitter melon leaves are often cooked with meat, pork bones or fish, helping to increase the natural sweetness of the dish. Bitter melon leaf soup cooked with pork bones, minced meat or fish cakes is not only delicious but also provides many essential nutrients for the body such as vitamins, minerals and fiber. In addition, bitter melon leaves stir-fried with garlic or bitter melon leaves cooked with perch are also delicious, easy-to-prepare dishes that are popular in family meals.

– Bitter melon leaves are not only delicious but also have the effect of cooling, detoxifying the body, supporting digestion and improving health. In addition, dishes made from bitter melon leaves are also easy to find ingredients and simple to prepare, suitable for everyone, from children to adults.

Some health benefits of dried bitter melon leaves

Bitter melon leaves are known for their many wonderful health benefits. Some of the benefits of bitter melon leaves that you can refer to are:

• Supporting the treatment of sore throat: Bitter melon leaves have the ability to help reduce coughs, coughs with phlegm and sore throats. You can crush the leaves, add salt and water, then squeeze the juice to drink or gargle a few times a day to help reduce symptoms quickly.
• Treat acne, skin ulcers: Apply crushed bitter melon leaves to damaged skin to help reduce inflammation, reduce swelling and speed up the healing process of wounds.
• Help treat edema: Edema is a condition of fluid accumulation in the body, causing swelling in the limbs. Using bitter melon leaves combined with the five-leaf plant and drinking continuously for 5-7 days will help reduce edema effectively.
• Treat bleeding gums: To reduce this condition, you can dry bitter melon leaves, burn them but not to ash, then grind them into powder. Mix the powder with sesame oil and apply it to the gums to reduce bleeding.

• Treat acne, beautify the skin: Thanks to its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties, bitter melon leaf juice helps treat acne and fade dark spots.
• Support the treatment of prickly heat in children: Bitter melon leaves are known for their cooling and detoxifying properties, helping to effectively treat prickly heat in children thanks to their cold properties.
• Rich in nutrients: Bitter melon leaves and fruits contain many nutrients such as vitamins C, A, B, protein, beta-carotene, antioxidants and potassium. These nutrients not only help strengthen the immune system and protect the eyes, but are also beneficial for blood pressure.
• Support in cancer treatment: Vitamin B17 in bitter melon leaves is said to have the ability to prevent the growth of cancer cells, bringing hope to patients in need of treatment. However, there is not enough evidence to conclude about the anti-cancer effect.
• Cooling the body, detoxifying: According to Oriental medicine, bitter melon leaves have the ability to cool and detoxify.

” Bitter melon leaves have many benefits, you can use them as a food to supplement your diet. Some subjects such as pregnant women, people with underlying diseases and children under 2 years old need to be careful when using, should consult a doctor to avoid affecting health ” 

Where to buy  Dried Bitter Melon Leaf at a good price and high quality?

With the above outstanding effects, dried bitter melon leaves become an indispensable part of today’s life.To buy high quality dried bitter melon leaves, you need to choose a reputable supplier. VietDelta is one of the most reputable dried bitter melon leaves suppliers.

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