Bitter Melon

Posted on 10. Jan, 2010 by grace in Chinese, Ingredients

Bitter melon or bitter gourd is a very popular vegetable in Asian countries, and is sold in many Asian grocery stores in the United States. It has an extremely bitter taste and is primarily used for diabetes, cancer and for stimulating digestion. Bitter gourd also increases body’s resistance to infections and is helpful in the treatment of various blood disorders such as psoriasis and scabies. But health reports say high doses of bitter melon can sometimes make heartburn and ulcers worse.