Ed2010 (Canada) on 11/18/2013:
Hi EC,
Bitter Melon is part of South Indian cooking, at least twice in a week. Just an info. But they are fully cooked, losing valuable nutrients and don't have any medicinal properties. The two main uses of Bitter Melon are for parasites and Diabetes. Bitter melon kills the parasites and is a dewormer too. Bitter melon rejuvenates the pancreas thereby reversing Diabetes.
How to take bitter melon for Therapeutic Treatment:
Bitter Melon Juice
Take 1 long bitter melon, cut it and remove the seeds. Blend it in a juicer and extract the juice. Take 15-30ml once daily preferrably in an empty stomach.
If you take more juice, it can cause loose bowel movement.
Take it for 2 weeks, give a break for 1 week and again take it. Don't take continuously for more than 30 days.
Summary: Bitter Melon Juice is mainly good for digestion and the Pancreas.
Good Health.
EC: Thank you so much for the feedback and recipe, Ed2010!