Bitter Gourd (Karela)

Bitter Gourd (Karela)

How it looks-It is a branching climber with angled stems, beaked and ribbed fruits and shining even seeds.

What we use-Whole plant

What it does-Roots-Astringent

Leaves-Anthelmintic, emetic and purgative

Fruits-Purgative, antidiabetic, emmenagogue, anti-inflammatory

How we use it-

In gout- The oil prepared from the decoction of the eaves of bittergourd makes a soothing topical application in gout.

In cholera-Drink the juice of bitter gourd with some sesame oil twice a day to arrest the vomiting and diarrhoea associated with cholera.

In worm infestations-Paste the leaves of bittergourd, roll them into balls and consume 1-2 balls for a good deworming.

In burning sensationof hands and feet-The juice of bittergourd leaves should be applied topically to alleviate the burning sensation.

In delayed periods-Taking a decoction of the roots of bitter gourd at least twice a day usually makes the period commence.

As a deit-

In fevers and swellings-The entire plant may be used in various preparations like curry, soup, or vegetablke, to reduce swelling and bring down temperature.

In measles-The juice of the leaves of bitter gourd with turmeric serves as cleansing drink during an attack of measles.

In diabetes-Probably the most celebrated use of the bittergourd in diseases is in checking blood sugar levels in diabetes. A glass of the juice or decoction of the leaves every morning on empty stomach along with a balanced diet is effective in keeping diabetes under control.

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