HEALTH IS WEALTH > Medicinal values of Bitter Gourd Momordica charantai or Bitter gourd is also known as Karela in Hindi Language. It is one of the common vegetables used in India,China, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and in Vietnam. Bitter gourd is a source of all necessary vitamins and minerals such as, vitamin A, B1, B2, iron, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorous, and Copper. Regular use of bitter gourd can help us to prevent many diseases like hypertension, indigestion, eye complication etc. It purifies blood tissues and stimulates liver functions/