Health Benefit of Bitter Apple

COMMON NAME: Bitter Apple, Wild Gourd, Egusi Melon
Local name : Egusi elili (Igbo), Bara (Yoruba),
Scientific Name : CITRULLUS COLOCYNTHIS
PART(S) USED: White pulp of the fruit
PROPERTIES AND THERAPEUTIC VALUES
The pulp of Citrullus colocynthis extracted in water has diverse healing properties few of which are;

1. Vermifuge action, that is WORM EXPELLING action.

2. Administered in cases of CHRONIC CONSTIPATION.

3. The extract of the fruit used for URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS .

4. It is effective in the treatment of abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.

5. Research shows that it helps in SHRINKING TUMORS , BENIGN as well as CANCEROUS.

6. When challenged by skin eruptions, there is no better herb to administer which is comparable to Citrullus colocynthis.

7. Reputed for dissolving ABDOMINAL tumors.

8. This plant possesses ANTI BACTERIAL properties.

9. This plant has can be used to treat sexual transmitted infections activity.

10. Citrullus colocynthis can be used for the treatment of LUNG INFECTIONS.

11. It stimulates and INCREASES MENSTRUAL. However, this plant is prohibited in pregnancy.

12. Citrullus colocynthis is a certified PURGATIVE herb.

13. It can help to reestablish flow of menses in case of ceased menstruation.

Please note that herbal supplements are best administered by trained health care providers.