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Gourd 
Gourd has high content of phosphorus and possesses a bitter taste. It is useful for diabetic people as it activates liver, spleen and also purifies blood. The oil is extracted by using 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 *0% of conjugated linolenic acid. It contains tonic, antipyretic, antidotal, stomachic, appetizing, laxative and antibilious properties.
Health Benefits of Gourd seed oil       

• 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.
• Bitter melon is a good source of nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, folate and vitamin A.
• Bitter melon has been shown to improve several markers of long-term blood sugar control, including levels of fructosamine and hemoglobin A1c.
• Test-tube studies show that bitter melon may have cancer-fighting properties and could be effective against stomach, colon, lung, nasopharynx, and breast cancer cells.
• Bitter melon is low in calories but high in fiber. Human and animal studies have found that bitter melon extract may also help decrease belly fat and body weight.

• To prepare it, start by washing the fruit and cutting it lengthwise. Then use a utensil to scoop out the seeds from the center, and cut the fruit into thin slices.

• Juice bitter melon along with a few other fruits and vegetables for a nutrient-packed beverage.
• Mix bitter melon into your next stir-fry to bump up the health benefits.
• Saut bitter melon alongside tomatoes, garlic, and onions and add to scrambled eggs.
• Combine seedless bitter melon with your choice of dressing and garnish for a savory salad.
• Stuff with ground meat and vegetables and serve with a black bean sauce.
• Bitter melon is a fruit in the gourd family with a unique appearance and flavor.
• Its not only rich in several important nutrients but also linked to numerous health benefits, including improved blood sugar control and cholesterol levels.