Momordica charantia (Karela) is an herb know world wide for its well-known results in diabetes mellitus. A wonder of nature is that, Momordica charantia is not only beneficial in diabetes mellitus but is also very beneficial in many other disorders that have been troubling mankind, A commonly grown everywhere herb of India. Momordica charantia is generally found in places, which are damp and wet. It is a creeper and it climbs on other trees for supports. Generally whole plat is used but some people in India also uses outer layer of the fruit. This exotic herb is ushan virya in potency, and possess laghu (light) and ruksh (dry) properties. Momordica charantia possesses tickt and katu rasa. Combination of these properties makes it the real natures wonder. Due to combination of these properties it makes Momordica charantia a magic potion for diseases. Momordica charantia’s chemical constituents are lectin, charatin and momordicine. It also contains a polypeptide named gurmarin, which is similar to insulin in composition. Exact action is still unknown but it is well established that regular use of Momordica charantia has very good results in diseases like diabetes etc.
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Mucuna pruriers has been gaining in popularity over the last few years in the natural roducts market - especially the sports nutrition industry for its stimulating action on Growth Hormone, thereby, increasing muscle mass. Parkinson's disease study group evaluated the activity of Mucuna pruriens extract v/s Levodopa/ cabridopa in sixty patients and during their 12 weeks treatment , they proved that the extract was effective with less adverse effects. A recent study revealed that the Mucuna improves sexual performance by increasing testosterone level. This study concluded that the effect on mating behavior and sexual performance is due to the androgenic effect of L-Dopa. Studies in experimental model shows that L-Dopa also helps in the reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Its aphrodisiac activity is well documented and referred in an ancient treaty 'Yanaushadhi' written by 'Dhanvantri’. A recent study revealed that the Mucuna improves sexual performance by increasing testosterone level. This study concluded that the effect on mating behavior and sexual performance is due to the androgenic effect of L-Dopa.
