Bitter Gourd Oil

Bitter gourd oil is extracted from the cold-pressed method and belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a subtropical and tropical vine that grows up to 16 ft in length. This oil is used for medicinal and cooking purposes. It is a folk remedy for different problems such as stomach complaints, ulcers, gout, laxative, cough, and other several diseases. This oil has purported uses such as HIV and AIDs prevention, and treatment of cancer and skin infections. It is highly used in the native medicines of Africa and Asia.