Cucumber: A Cure For Cancer And Diabetes?

Bitter cucumber is a variety of cucumber plants of tropical origin that is often used to make tea. According to some studies, this plant may be helpful in curing cancer and diabetes. Bitter cucumber  is said to have properties that can prevent and combat many different health problems. Bitter cucumber tea is popular in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Its regular use helps lower blood sugar in diabetics, which has led to the bitter throat being often referred to in studies as an “insulin plant”.

How does bitter cucumber help stop diabetes?

Bitter tea is recommended for the treatment and prevention of blood sugar imbalances, such as those associated with diabetes. Its high antioxidant content lowers blood sugar, making it perfect for people with type 2 diabetes.

Researchers have found that bitter cucumber helps to improve metabolic problems by affecting sugar metabolism.

How can bitter cucumber tea help fight cancer?

Based on the results of studies focusing on the growth inhibitory properties of bitter throat cancer, it has been found that this plant has cancer growth inhibitory benefits that help prevent the growth of breast cancer and other types of cancer cells.

According to a study published in the journal Cancer Research, researchers have found that bitter cucumber extract helps inhibit the growth of cancer cells due to its high antioxidant content, which helps protect body cells and reduce damage from, among other things, free radicals, poor nutrition, environmental toxins and tobacco smoke.

A study by the University of Colorado, in turn, gave cancer rats a bitter extract and reduced the size of pancreatic tumors by 64 percent without any side effects. In other words, high levels of antioxidants increase the activity of the immune system.

Bitter side effects

Bitter tea is not recommended for pregnant women because some parts of the plant may cause miscarriages.

Ingestion of bitter throat in the long run increases the risk of developing hepatitis. Although tea is not harmful to liver tissues, it raises liver enzyme levels, which can cause health problems such as vascular calcification or hardening of the arteries.

Other less serious side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach ulcer. This tea may be toxic to children and should only be used under medical supervision.

When used regularly, bitter throat tea can also cause arrhythmias, headaches, decreased fertility, muscle weakness, and urinary incontinence.

How do I Make Bitter Tea?

Bitter tea can be found in health food stores as a powder or extract. To make tea you need to boil a liter of water and add one or two tablespoons of powder. Let the tea simmer for 6-10 minutes and enjoy. Bitter tea is also made in capsules.

Other benefits of bitter cucumber

• Bitter is a good source of antioxidants such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. It also contains a lot of vitamin A, which together with other antioxidants protects the body from free radicals and prevents premature aging and other diseases.

• Drinking bitters promotes digestive health by stimulating digestion and bowel movement, transferring nutrition through the body. It is also good for constipation and indigestion.
• In India, it is a popular remedy for infections and skin problems, including cold sores.

Remember

If you have or suspect you may have diabetes, cancer, or any other illness, listen to your doctor and follow his or her instructions for treating the illness.