Bitter gourd also known as bitter gourd or karela in India, is a unique vegetable-fruit that can be used as food or medicine. Bitter gourd is one of popular edible pod vegetable in many Asian countries. Bitter gourd, although bitter in it is natural form, are used to prepare various Indian dishes. Some people even consume the juice made from bitter gourd for its medicinal value, since it contain rich sources of protein, vitamins and minerals. Bitter gourd helps in controlling diabetes, treating piles, purifying the blood, curing constipation and improving the immune system of the body.