Bitter gourd is rich in essential vitamins and minerals; thus, its regular intake helps prevent complications like hypertension, neuritis and effective metabolism of carbohydrates.
In ancient times, raw bitter gourd juice was used as a cure for eye-troubles, stomach disorders and skin eruptions.
Many Indian folk believed that a daily drink of bitter gourd juice mixed with water helps to get rid of intestinal worms.
Drinking the juice extracted from pounded bitter gourd leaves is also believed to treat alcoholism. Juice of leaves is anthelmintic, emetic, and purgative.
Health benefits of gourd juice
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