Effects and functions of bitter melon leaves [picture]

Speaking of bitter melon leaves [picture], we are all familiar with them. Bitter melon leaves [picture] are not only edible but also have very high medicinal effects. Eating bitter melon leaves [picture] regularly can play a very good health-preserving and health-care role.

[Source] The leaves of bitter melon , a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, are harvested in summer and autumn.

【Chemical composition】 Fresh leaves contain momordica charantia.

[Pharmacological action] Momordica charantia may be guacamole, which has two isomers. β-guacamole is a strong aqueous laxative (α-isomer has no such effect). It is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, and tastes very bitter. It has been used in patients with nephritis to eliminate edema, but the dosage should not be too large and the number of applications should not be too many.

【Functions and indications】 Treat stomachache, dysentery, carbuncle and swelling.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 1-2 liang (for fresh use); or grind into powder. For external use: decoct in water for washing, mash and apply, or mash and juice for application.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat unbearable pain caused by carbuncle: dry bitter melon leaves in the sun, grind them into powder, and take three grams of it with wine. (Quanzhou Materia Medica)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica".

The above is a detailed description of the effects and eating methods of bitter melon leaves [picture]. Medicines like bitter melon leaves [picture] are very effective in treating diseases, but it should be noted that when using bitter melon leaves [picture], they need to be used in moderation and should not be used too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.