JAMAICAN CERASEE (BITTER MELON) EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR CANCER, DIABETES, ECZEMA…

ORIGINS

The cerasee plant, scientifically known as Momordica Charantia, is native to Africa and the Middle East. However, it can now be found almost in all parts of the world. The yellow fruit which the plant produces, bitter melon or bitter guard, can be eaten raw, and is cooked in many Chinese and Indian dishes.

MEDICINAL PURPOSES

In Jamaica, cerasee is a very popular herb. The leaves and stem are usually boiled or drawn into a tea and taken for a number of ailments including hypertension, diabetes, parasitic worms, abdominal pains, and purging/detoxing the body and blood. Cerasee is also used for constipation and it is sometimes given to children for fevers and colds. In addition, cerasee is also used sometimes with other herbs to make a bush bath to treat skin problems like rashes and eczema. Also, in some cases, the fresh leaves and stem are crushed and rubbed on the skin to deal with skin problems and insect bites. Cerasee is also used as a tea to reduce menstrual pains and to cure urinary tract infections.

Nutritionally, cerasee is rich in vitamins A and C, phosphorus and iron. Therefore, cerasee can be used as a mild detoxer. Its blood purging properties plus its ability to reduce constipation makes it very effective for detoxing. It is usually recommended that cerasee, when used as a tea, be taken for nine nights straight after which a break is taken.

ALSO KNOWN AS

The common names for this herb are Bitter gourd, Bitter bush, Corrilla, Karela, Balsam apple, Balsam pear, Paoka, Madian apple, Mexicaine, Caprika, Bitter melon, Vegetable insulin and Achochilla. This is a creeping herb which grows profusely on fences and on the ground. Yellow flowers and orange fruits are found all over the vine. It can be a nuisance at times and requires attention if it is grown on your fence.

HOW TO PREPARE

 Take about four to five very long vines, wash them and put them in a pot to boil.  Place a top on the pot as many of the nutrients may escape during the boiling process. Allow the tea to boil (low heat) for about 5 minutes. After boiling for 5 minutes, turn off the fire and allow the tea to seep.  Seep for 10 minutes more; then your tea is ready to drink.  Keep in mind cerasee is very potent and extremely bitter tasting.  Mildly put, it tastes horrid!  I add a bit of lime to cut the pungent taste.  Of course the benefits outweigh the bad taste so drink up and enjoy.

Here’s to your health!

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