The world is growing at a faster rate and a whole lot of chemistries in the ecosystem are being distorted; by both known and unknown or undiscovered agents. This involves the foods we eat.
Diabetes mellitus has been one of the chronic diseases which the world is struggling to deal with; as cases increase day by day. It is a medical condition whereby there is an excess sugar (glucose) in the blood. Some of the symptoms include frequent drinking of water, frequent micturition (urination) or polyuria. The world is looking for diverse strategies on how to combat the disease, hence the necessity of resorting to alternative medicines like Herbal Medicines.
One of the very potent Herbal Medicines that can be used to treat or manage Diabetes mellitus is Bitter Melon. The scientific name is called Momordica Charantia. According to research, the plant is potent enough to effectively reduce blood sugars.
Here is how to prepare and use Bitter Melon for the treatment of diabetes.
1. Get some fruits of bitter melon and dry it for about 1 week. Make sure every moisture has been dried to prevent microbial growth.
2. Grind the fruits into powder.
3. Package it in a nice container and seal.
4. You can scoop a teaspoon of the powder, dissolve in about 500ml of warm water.
Disclaimer: This procedure has not been certified by the FDA but this method is widely used in ethnomedicinal use like Ayurveda.
Some of the effects of this medicinal plant in rat and other human clinical studies unveiled that, the plant possessed pancreatic Beta cells regenerating ability, insulin releasing ability and fighting the problem of insulin resistance. All these effects contribute to reducing blood sugar; helping in the treatment of Diabetes mellitus.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4027280/
One of the places known to get this medicinal plant is on most online platforms. The plant sample has to be free from any microorganisms that may affect the potency or effect of the plant.
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Benjamin Baah Anim
Medical Herbalist Intern
Centre for Plant Medicine Research
