Bitter Gourd oil is being used to treat cuts, wounds, tumors, arthritis, rheumatism, malaria, and menstrual related problems. This therapeutic grade oil is derived through an extensive cold pressed method from the seeds of Bitter Gourd (botanically known as Momordica Charantia). Momordica charantia is also known as bitter melon, bitter gourd or bitter squash in English and has many other local names. It is a tropical or subtropical vine that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is extensively grown in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean island.