Bitter Melon Powder (Momordica charantia) is an edible, medicinal fruit that is native to Asia, Africa and parts of the Caribbean. It has a very long history of use in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.

Bitter melon is a member of the same family as squash, melon, and gourds (Cucurbitaceae).

Organic Bitter Melon Powder is very low in calories and dense with precious nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folate, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and high in dietary fibre. It is rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, and twice the potassium of a banana.

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This product has been tested for pesticides, artificial fertilisers, heavy metals, e.coli, yeast, mould, salmonella and foreign matter. This product contains no bulking agents, added sugar, palm oil or GMO.

Possible benefits of bitter melon powder

May help blood sugar levels & diabetes

Love from Detox Trading  May help lower cholesterol levels

Love from Detox Trading  May prevents osteoporosis

Love from Detox Trading  Supports liver health

Love from Detox Trading  Anti-inflammatory

Love from Detox Trading  Helps weight loss

Love from Detox Trading  Helps boost the immune system

This plant is best prepared as a tea. Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water, gently boil in a covered pot for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and settle for 10 minutes then strain warm liquid into a cup (leaving the settled powder in the bottom of the pan). It is traditionally taken in one cup dosages, 2-3 times daily.

Precautions:

Love from Detox Trading  Avoid consuming bitter melon during pregnancy.

Love from Detox Trading  Avoid while breastfeeding.

Love from Detox Trading  Also should be avoided pre and post-surgical procedures as it is said to have blood thinning properties.

Love from Detox Trading  This plant has been documented in animal studies to reduce fertility in both males and females and should therefore not be used by those undergoing fertility treatment or seeking pregnancy.

Love from Detox Trading  Should not be used by those with hypoglycaemia.

Love from Detox Trading  Diabetics should use with caution while monitoring their blood sugar levels regularly.