Bitter Melon" - Not so tasty eatable but has lots of herbal power

Bitter melon mostly found in tropical parts of the world, including Africa, Asia and South America. All parts of the plant are used; the bitter melon plant is used for nutritional purpose as well as for medicinal purpose. Bitter Melon is also known as Karela and Bitter gourd. Bitter Melon is usually used for creating medicinal remedies. Its taste is very bitter; it is an herb that helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps body functions operating normal.

Bitter Melon (Momordica Charantia) is a cucumber-shaped, green vegetable believed to have a high iron content, which increases its value as a preventative medicine for many health conditions. There are two proteins in bitter melon, which are thought to suppress the AIDS virus. However, its effectiveness in humans for the treatment of AIDS has not been proven by scientific verification. The principle constituents of bitter melon are lectins, charantin and momordicine. Bitter melon has well known result in diabetes mellitus, it is not only beneficial in diabetes mellitus but is also very beneficial in many other disorders that have been troubling mankind. Role of Banana in Health Care and Beauty Care: Banana is commonly used in different beauty products like- facial masks etc because of its believed anti-aging properties. A good recipe for a banana mask would be to mix it with honey and drops of orange before applying the mixture to the face with a warm washcloth. Banana reduces the effect of alcohal in a very effective way. By eating a few slices of banana or blending a banana shake you can speed up your recovery. Bananas have properties that can calm the stomach to get your tummy in gear in just a bit of time. When we are stressed or freaking out, our metabolic rates rise, reducing our potassium levels. Bananas contain a high amount of potassium that can help normalize potassium levels and at the same time normalize the heartbeat and improve water-oxygen flow. Still connected with potassium, bananas can boost the brain because potassium has been found to help in making one alert and more aware. So it would be good to take a few bites of banana before any exam or presentation. There is found a kind of protein in banana called tryptophan that is converted into serotonin by our bodies. And it is well known that serotonin is a substance that can induce relaxation, enhance mood, and generally make us happy. Banana is a great emollient for skin and hair. They are rich in protein and natural fats and can be used on all skin types. Banana is an easy facemask that will make your skin supple. Apply mashed banana all over your skin and leave it on for two minutes, rinse off with warm water and moisturize after that. Banana is perfect for keeping hair beautiful even if dyed regularly; mashed banana makes a wonderful hair conditioner when mixed with a 1 tablespoon of honey.