bitter gourd is good for diabetes or medicines
BITTER GOURD. The gourd gets its name because of its extremely bitter taste. However, it offers unparalleled health benefits. Bitter gourd [karela in Hindi] has a special status in folk medicine due and is used to treat malaria, fevers, wounds, diabetes, vaginal discharge, worm infection and menstrual disorders. Those with hypoglycaemia should avoid eating or drinking bitter melon. 2  Women who are pregnant should avoid eating bitter gourd as it is a uterine stimulant. 3  Those taking medicines for controlling diabetes should not eat bitter gourd without consulting a doctor as it may cause blood sugar to fall below healthy levels.