【Effects】

Improve one’s appetite, clear away heat and toxic materials: the charantin and bitter principle in balsam pear can stimulate drinker’s appetite; alkaloids such as quinine contained can promote urination, diminish inflammation and bring down a fever, quiet the nerve and protect the eyes.
Reduce blood sugar level: Fresh juice of balsam pears contains charantin and insulin substance, with a good effect for reducing blood sugar, and thus is an ideal food for diabetes patients.
Strengthen function of human body: Balsam pear contains a high content of Vitamin C and can guard against scurvy, protect cell membrane, prevent arteriosclerosis, improve the ability of the body to cope with stress and protect the heart.