Bitter gourd Seed Oil (Momordica charantia) is a vegetable with a pantropical distribution. It contains substances with anti-diabetic properties such as charantin, vicine, and polypeptide-p, as well as other unspecific bioactive components such as antioxidants. Metabolic and hypoglycemic effects of bitter gourd extracts have been demonstrated in cell culture, animal, and human studies. The mechanism of action, whether it is via regulation of insulin release or altered glucose metabolism and its insulin-like effect, is still under debate. Adverse effects are also known. Nevertheless, bitter gourd has the potential to become a component of the diet or a dietary supplement for diabetic and prediabetic patients. Well-designed interdisciplinary research by nutritionists, medical doctors, and agronomists is needed before a dietary recommendation can be given and a product brought to the market.

Bitter gourd has a high content of phosphorus and possesses a bitter taste. It is useful for diabetic people as it activates the liver, spleen and also purifies the blood. The oil is extracted by using the cold-pressed method. Bitter gourd oil has main constituents such as conjugated linoleic acid (Alpha-ESA) which is also called Eleostearic acid. It possesses about 60% of conjugated linolenic acid. It contains a tonic, antipyretic, antidotal, stomachic, appetizing, laxative, and antibilious properties. Other common names for Bitter gourd are: Bitter gourd, karela, Balsam Pear, Squash, bitter melon, melao de sao Caetano, papilla, bitter gourd, a’jayib almaasi, sorosi, balsam apple, assorossie, balsam pear, ejinrin glue Chandan, chin li chih, karela, fu-kua, k’u kua kurela, ku gua, kor-kuey, lai p’u t’ao, salsamino, pava-aki, sorci, sorosis,sorossi, sororities, Peria Laut, pare, peria and bitter squash

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History

It was originated in India and was introduced in the 14^th century in China. It was believed to be brought by the slave trade to Brazil from Africa. It is used widely in South Asia, East Asian, and Southeast Asian cuisines.

In Turkey, it is used to soothe the stomach, constipation, ulcers, bloating, and water retention. In India, this plant is used for Ayurvedic uses to manage the symptoms of diabetes, balance hormones, treat skin disorders, reduce upset digestive health, and treat constipation. It acts as a cough suppressant and prevents respiratory ailments.

Currently, Bitter melon is used for cooking purposes in Bangladesh and Asia. It has been used for hundreds of years to treat various ailments in the countries such as China, Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, India, Haiti, Ghana, Malaya, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua, and Peru. It is added to stir-fries in India, China and Japan for boosting digestive health.

Health Benefits of Bitter gourd seed oil       

• Get rid of the problem of constipation in diabetes: Health experts say that using its seeds along with bitter gourd can get rid of the problem of constipation in diabetes. Bitter gourd can be consumed in any dish of pickles and vegetables.
• Increases the amount of insulin: The body cannot digest sugar due to lack of insulin. Due to which the amount of sugar increases and mixes in the blood and circulates throughout the body. Bitter gourd balances this process. Bitter gourd seeds help to reduce sugar in the body. Bitter gourd has the same action as insulin, which helps to deliver glucose to the cells for energy. Bitter gourd seeds increase the amount of insulin by balancing the digestive system, which helps the body’s cells to use glucose to transfer it to the liver and muscles.
• Lowers cholesterol levels: High levels of cholesterol in diabetics increase the risk of heart disease. Bitter gourd seeds lower LDL levels and increase cholesterol levels.
• Balance in weight: When eaten with bitter gourd seeds, it helps to balance your weight.
• Skin cleansing: rich in linolenic acid, it unclogs pores and removes excess sebum
• Antioxidants: hydrates skin and may reduce wrinkles
• Anti-inflammatory properties: with a combination of vitamins A, C and E
• Assists with skin repair: omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids stimulate skin cell growth
• Non-greasy: leaves your hair sleek, without the grease
• Feels great on the skin: light and easily absorbed
• Natural baby oil: gentle, with antioxidants and fatty acids
• Good for all skin types: fast-absorbing yet nourishing
• Better heart health: antioxidants fight free radicals and help prevent tissue damage
• Kick-start your memory: rich in vitamin B-complex, which is believed to be connected to cognitive performance
• Versatility: can be added to other skincare and hair products or used on its own
• It is used as a treatment for atherosclerosis and diabetes.
• It is used to cure liver problems, ulcers, spleen, intestinal parasites, high cholesterol, stomachache and heal wounds.
• It is used to treat diabetes, promote menstruation, expel intestinal gas, fever, hepatitis, and measles.
• It is used as a treatment for sores and wounds.
• The seeds of Bitter gourd possess anti-HIV-protein that is able to prevent cancer and HIV due to its antitumor and antiviral properties.
• It is also useful to prevent vomiting.
• The bitter gourd seed oil contains appropriate amounts of conjugated fatty acid α-eleostearic acid, which is a positional and geometric isomer of α-linolenic acid. Bitter gourd is a seasonal vegetable and is popular for its phosphorous content. The vegetable is bitter in taste and is known for purifying blood, activating the spleen and liver, and is very effective for diabetes. The bitter gourd seed oil contains a tonic, antipyretic, antidotal, stomachic, appetizing, laxative, and antibilious properties.
• Bitter gourd seed oil is used for the treatment of atherosclerosis and diabetes. The oil is good for treating diabetes and promotes menstruation. It is widely used to expel intestinal gas, fever, hepatitis, and measles. The oil is good for the treatment of sores and wounds and it possesses anti-HIV protein which is able to prevent cancer and HIV due to antiviral and antitumor properties. It is also useful to avoid vomiting.
• The Bitter gourd fruit is mainly used as a folk medicine for diabetes because it contains a natural hypoglycaemic or insulin-like principle and that is also the reason why it is called plant insulin. It drops the blood and urine sugar levels. Bitter gourd juice made out of fresh leaves of bitter gourd is effective in the treatment of piles. It is worthy for the treatment of blood boils, scabies, itching, ringworm, psoriasis, and different other kinds of fungal diseases.
• The roots of the plant are good for respiratory problems and have been used since ancient times. Juice made from the leaves is good for treating alcoholism and is good to treat during the early stages of cholera and different types of diarrhea. The antioxidants present in the bitter gourd destroy the free radicals which cause diseases like cancer and it is used as an anti-tumor and anti-carcinogenic agent and it enhances the antioxidants numbers in the body.

Precautions  

• Not to be used by pregnant women because it could promote bleeding and contractions that could lead to miscarriage.
• Consult the doctor by the people having health ailments.

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