Prevention is better than cure, today we present you 12 benefits of bitter gourd along with some drawbacks. It is common fruit which is used as a vegetable. Some common benefits of bitter gourd are presented below:
Increases interest on food. Removes skin infection, itching rash, wound etc. Helps for digestion.

Relieves Hemorrhoid Symptoms. Treats Constipation. Reduces impact of various problems like gastric, ulcer. Helps for blood purification and keep it clean. Works as insulin for diabetes patient.
Bitter Gourd benefits different skin diseases, joint pain, Arthritis, burning urination, stone problem, prognosis, cholera etc. Boiled bitter gourd releases antioxidants which reduces the chance of cancer. Every part of gourd like leaves, seed, root, fruit etc. are used for treatment of various diseases.


Grinding the seeds of bitter gourd and consuming it will help to out throw the worms from the stomach. Grinding and taking the seeds of three bitter gourd and black pepper helps to stop continuous diarrhea and vomit of small children. Taking two spoons of bitter gourd powder daily will work as insulin for diabetes patients. Grinding leaves of bitter gourd and applying on the affected area will Cures itching and such related skin disorders. Paste of its root is helpful in curing small boils, acne and eruptions.

The cooked leaves of bitter gourd will benefit armed pyrosis if it is taken before food. The juice of bitter gourd and its leaves will cure the first phase of cholera. For this purpose, two tea spoon of onion juice mixed with bitter gourd juice must be taken. Paste of its root is helpful in curing small boils, acne, eruptions and piles.

Mixing honey and tulasi juice in equal proportions in the juice of bitter gourd and taking it regularly once a day for one month will help to cure respiratory diseases like cold pursue, asthma, bronchitis, throat disease etc. Regular consumption of bitter gourd will help to reduce weight.

There are drawbacks of bitter gourd as well. Its not good for pregnant women to consume bitter gourd, this may result to have an abortion or bleeding. More consumption of it is likely to result on stomach ache and diarrhea. Regular consumption of bitter gourd may result more dizziness and weakness to the patients of anemia.

The bitter taste is not very delectable but this humble vegetable is loaded with several nutrients. It has numerous minerals like calcium, potassium, zinc and phosphorous. It is loaded with vitamin A, B1, B2 and C and is also a good source of folates. Bitter Gourd has some amazing qualities which makes it very useful in curing and/or fighting several health problems. There are numerous health reasons why you need to take this particular bitter veggie severely. Today we are talking about 12 benefits of bitter gourd.

1. Respiratory Tract Infections: Fresh Bitter Gourd is beneficial to asthma, breathing problems and different respiratory infections. Regular consumption of it will results good relief.