For thousands of years, humanity has prioritized two foods when it comes to healthy eating: Vegetables and fruits. Among these foods, each of which offers different benefits for the vitality and health of our body, there is of course “Bitter Melon”. So, what is this bitter melon and what benefits does it offer us?
The bitter melon is a fruit from the cucurbitaceae family. Its Latin name is Momordica charantia and its English equivalent is “bitter melon”, meaning “bitter melon”. However, it is also known by different names in different countries.
Motherland of the bitter melon
Bitter melon was recognized as a staple food during the hunter-gatherer period of humanity. Wild or semi-domesticated variants spread in Asia in the prehistoric period. It is accepted that it was domesticated in Southeast Asia. Perhaps partly due to this effect, it is used in almost every aspect of Southeast Asian cuisine, from meals to salads, soups to herbal teas. For example, while it is fried with meat in Chinese cuisine, it is also used in soups and herbal teas in this country. Some types are also eaten alone as frozen vegetables in South Asian countries such as Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
What are the benefits of bitter melon?
Bitter melon is a very beneficial food for body health with its antioxidant properties. It also contains magnesium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, beta carotene, sodium and vitamins A - B - C and D. This rich content helps prevent cellular damage, stabilizes blood sugar, soothes the respiratory system, contributes to blood circulation and is good for stomach ailments such as colitis, gastritis, helicobacteria and ulcers. In some countries, bitter melon is also used to treat wounds. According to an article prepared by the Medical Editorial Board of Memorial Hospitals, there are also supports such as protecting eye health by increasing night vision, being good for hair loss and contributing to bone development.
This long list of benefits is proof of why it has been consumed everywhere for thousands of years.
How should one consume bitter melon? In which forms is it found?
One of the most intense criticisms about the bitter melon is the bitterness in its taste. This is one of the reasons why it is also called bitter melon. However, there are also methods to remove this bitterness and make it more comfortable to consume.
The products we offer to you on our site, such as olive oil and honey-mixed bitter melon extract, make it much more comfortable to consume. Apart from the extract, there are also options such as bitter melon oil, paste, tea, powder.
Is there any harm of bitter melon? Who should not use it?
Like almost every food that helps to maintain health, it is necessary to consume bitter melon within certain limits. It is recommended by experts to consume bitter melon in extract and paste form, not exceeding 1-2 teaspoons per day. However, as with almost every drug, those with an allergic constitution, those with chronic diseases, mothers who have recently given birth and continue to breastfeed their baby, and pregnant women may have different problems consuming bitter melon even within limits. If you belong to one of these groups, please do not use it without your doctor's approval.
Forms of bitter melon you can access
On our website, we have different forms of bitter melon available for your use at any time. We recommend that you call us and get information only before the harvest period in case stocks are low.
The “Power Pomegranate Extract with Olive Oil, Honey and Propolis”, which we produce to prevent its bitter taste, is a product we primarily recommend. Eating 1 teaspoon on an empty stomach in the morning and evening will strengthen your immune system and provide you with a natural shield against viruses trying to enter your body due to environmental effects.
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