Not just only this, bitter melon is very effective in treating a number skin disease ranging from sores to psoriasis! Other benefits of bitter melon include detoxifying and improving the cell function, which is a boon for people suffering from cancer.
Bitter Melon Health Benefits
* Bitter melon is also found to be effective in treating skin diseases or skin infections, eczema, and even skin sores.
* Bitter melon has anti-viral properties and can be used for treating herpes virus.
* One of the other important bitter melon extract benefits is that it can also be used for treating psoriasis.

* It is also used as an purgative and anthelmintic if a person is suffering from jaundice, piles or indigestion. It is widely used for its anti-inflammatory properties.
* Bitter melon is most effective for its detoxifying and cleansing properties.
* Bitter melon helps in lowering blood pressure, blood sugar and also body temperature.
* It is believed that bitter melon extract can be used for treating HIV, although the theory is not proved yet. But it is found that bitter melon works against the negative reactions of HIV medications.

1, To prepare the bitter melon, Slice butter melons in half lengthwise and discard seeds. Slice across into 1/4 inch slices and set aside.
2, Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and set aside. Combine the water and cornstarch in another small bowl and also set aside.
3, Cut the pork across the grain into very thin, 1/8-inch thick slices that are 1 1/2 – 2 inches long.
4, Combine the ground pork with the rest of the ingredients in the mixture and set aside in a bowl.
4, Heat the wok with 1 tablespoon oil over high heat,  then add the pork. Stir-fry for 2 – 3 minutes, until the pork turns white and is nearly cooked. Remove the pork from the pan.
4. Heat the wok over high heat again. Add the rest of the oil and the slices of bitter melon to the wok. Stir-fry over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until the melon is considerably softened but still a bit crisp. Add the sauce mixture and mix with the melon, stir-frying for an additional minute.
6. Turn off the heat and add the slurry mixture to the wok. Stir around rapidly to prevent the cornstarch from clumping. Add a few tablespoons more water to the wok if needed to thin out the sauce. Turn the heat on to low and simmer the mixture for 20 seconds. Reintroduce the pork mixture to the dish and stir around to incorporate. Serve immediately.
On a hot summer���s day, Chinese cooks will allude to the ���cooling��� quality of the squash. Medicinal properties aside, stir-fried melon is a refreshing dish that���s worth looking into, even if it takes an acquired palate to appreciate. Enjoy with your own Stir-fried pork and bitter melon dish.
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