Oct 29, 2012

Papaya Leaf Juice - Home cure for dengue death sting


It could be a miracle cure for dengue. And the best part is you can make it at home.

The juice of the humble papaya leaf has been seen to arrest the destruction of platelets that has been the cause for so many deaths this dengue season. Ayurveda researchers have found that enzymes in the papaya leaf can fight a host of viral infections, not just dengue, and can help regenerate platelets and white blood cells.

Scores of patients have benefited from the papaya leaf juice, say doctors.

Papaya has always been known to be good for the digestive system. Due to its rich vitamin and mineral content, it is a health freak's favourite. But its dengue -fighting properties have only recently been discovered.

Chymopapin and papin - enzymes in the papaya leaf - help revive platelet count, say experts.

"They have a role in regenerating healthy cells. So, it's perhaps possible to treat platelet fall with them. We need more research in this area," said a researcher at the National Institute for Ayurvedic Drug Development.

The juice has to be prepared from fresh papaya leaves, say the researchers. Devein the leaves and grind the green, pulpy part into a paste. You can also use a mixer.

The paste is very bitter and you would probably have to mix it with fruit juice. Doctors recommend 20-25 ml (about four to five teaspoons), twice a day, for at least a week to get the best results.

Several dengue patients have had a remarkable platelet recovery after taking papaya leaf juice, say family members and doctors.

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Oct 8, 2012

Bitter gourd juice — a healthy way to start the day

Bitter gourd or bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is actually a member of the squash family and resembles a cucumber with bumpy skin. Bitter melon bears simple alternate leaves. Each bitter melon plant bears separate yellow male and female flowers; its fruit has an oblong shape.

When first picked, a bitter melon is yellow-green, but as it ripens, it turns yellow-orange in colour. As the fruit ripens, the flesh becomes tougher and more bitter. Bitter melon has a variety of shapes and sizes. The inside of the melon is filled with fibrous seeds.

Health benefits

Bitter gourd is believed to improve the body's ability to use blood sugar and glucose tolerance. It is consumed regularly in leprosy endemic regions as it is believed to help prevent the disease. It is helpful in fighting cancer and several infections.

Bitter gourd has been known to provide relief from constipation and is also effective in the treatment of psoriasis. It’s high beta-carotene that helps alleviate eye problems and improve eyesight. The juice of the leaf has been found to be beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism. It is also said to build the immune system.

Bitter gourd contains beneficial properties that rid the blood of toxins; consuming 20 ml of the juice daily helps cleanse the liver. It is recommended for asthma patients.

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