Bitter Gourd (Uchhe)

Bitter Gourd is a well-liked vegetable in Asian countries, where its health benefits are famous, particularly, and its ability to lower blood glucose in diabetics. It is a tropical vegetable; which derives its name from its very bitter flavor, in fact is among the most bitter of all vegetables. It is an extremely good source of Dietary Fiber, pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A, B6, C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate. It has proven to have benefit in treating respiratory disorders. The juice of the bitter gourd is beneficial in treating piles & constipation. Traditional medicine recommends drinking bitter gourd juice on an empty stomach in the morning to lower the blood sugar level and keep diabetes in check.