Bitter Gourd(karela) Seed Oil
![]() | Botonical Name | : | Momordica Charantia |
![]() | Country of Origin | : | India |
![]() | Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow to greenish yellow liquid with strong bitter Odor |
![]() | Solubility | : | Soluble in Alcohol and Oils. Insoluble in Water |
![]() | Specific Gravity | : | N/A |
![]() | Optical Rotation | : | N/A |
![]() | Refractive Index | : | N/A |
![]() | Plant Part Used | : | Seeds |
![]() | Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed |
DESCRIPTION:
Bitter gourd has high content of phosphorus and possesses a bitter taste. It is useful for diabetic people. Bitter gourd oil is extracted by cold pressed method. Its major constituents are conjugated linoleic acid. COMMON NAMES:
Karela, goya, bitter melon, bitter squash, balsam pear, bitter apple, Melao de sao caetano, papailla. USES:
It is used as a treatment for atherosclerosis, liver problems and diabetes.It is used to treat diabetes, promote menstruation, expel intestinal gas &fever .
It is used as a treatment for sores and wounds.