{"id":4156,"date":"2025-11-08T05:40:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=4156"},"modified":"2025-11-08T05:40:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:40:21","slug":"38-effective-bitter-gourd-karela-juice-benefits-skin-hair-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=4156","title":{"rendered":"38 Effective Bitter Gourd (Karela) Juice Benefits For Skin, Hair And Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

How many of you love \u201ckarela<\/em>\u201d which is called Bitter Gourd\/ Bitter Melon in English? Not many, I guess. The taste is bitter and the appearance shows you ridged skin. It looks like warty, pale green version of a cucumber, don\u2019t you think? Run away from it, is what you might want to be doing.<\/p>\n

But, Bitter Gourd is a \u201cBeauty\u201d Gourd, considering the benefits it gives to skin, hair and health. Let\u2019s find out how.<\/p>\n

What Is Bitter Gourd Juice?<\/h3>\n

The juice of bitter gourd offers you plenty of reasons to drink it. Anything special about it? Well, it has Iron, Magnesium, Potassium and Vit C. And then, it is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
\nDid you know, bitter gourd juice has twice the calcium spinach offers, twice the beta-carotene broccoli provides, and twice the potassium of a banana?<\/p>\n

What Does A Bitter Gourd (Karela) Fruit Look Like?<\/h3>\n

Call it bitter gourd or bitter melon, it is a veggie-fruit that can be used as food and medicine. Both! It is the most bitter among all the fruits and vegetables that you know of.<\/p>\n

It is a green oblong-shaped fruit with an exterior that has \u2018warts\u2019. Ya, I know this might make it look yucky, but the benefits it provides overshadows its unimpressive looks. Let\u2019s see how karela juice fares in the edible section!<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Bitter Gourd Juice For Skin<\/h2>\n

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1.\u00a0Glowing Skin<\/h3>\n

Smooth looking skin is every girl\u2019s pet desire. Bitter gourd juice helps in flushing out toxins from the body, thereby giving you the skin to die for!<\/p>\n

2. Treats Acne<\/h3>\n

With the onset of puberty, acne is a common skin ailment which young teenagers to adults face. Drink the bitter gourd juice mixed with lemon on an empty stomach for 6 months without break to ward off acne forever.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Cure Blemishes<\/h3>\n

Karela juice gets you problem-free and \u201cblemish-free\u201d skin, provided you drink it regularly, without any break.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Anti Aging<\/h3>\n

Bitter Gourd is blessed with Vit C \u2013 the antioxidant which fights and eliminates harmful free radicals in the body. This helps reduce wrinkles, and slows down the ageing process.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Deep Skin Infections<\/h3>\n

Whether it is\u00a0skin infections, eczema, or psoriasis, regular intake of bitter gourd juice helps in warding off fungal infections like ringworm and athlete\u2019s foot and improve upon psoriasis.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Itching<\/h3>\n

On applying juice of the karela leaves to the affected skin patch, you will experience relief from the constant and irritating itching.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Bitter Gourd Juice For Hair<\/h2>\n

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7.\u00a0Shiny Hair<\/h3>\n

Want a natural shine in your hair? Go bitter, as in bitter gourd. All you need to do is mix a cup of bitter gourd juice with some yogurt (dahi) and apply it on your scalp. After half a hour or so, wash off your hair locks.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Treats Dandruff<\/h3>\n

Make a hair pack by mixing bitter gourd juice and cumin seeds. Then apply it on your scalp. This is an effective way to say goodbye to dandruff, provided you follow it for a month.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Hair Loss Treatment<\/h3>\n

Karela is Kadwa! And this property of it works in fighting hair loss. Make a paste of karela juice and some sugar (put a dash of it) and apply this paste on your hair and scalp for best results.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Dry And Itchy Scalp<\/h3>\n

Dryness of scalp gets on the nerves. In order to combat it, rub fresh gourd on your scalp in circular motion. Then rinse it off with water.<\/p>\n

Want to give \u201citchy\u201d scalp a big blow? Mix karela juice with avocado or banana (either of them) and apply it on your scalp. Do this remedy once a week for an itch-free scalp.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0Grey And Oily Hair<\/h3>\n

Now you have an impressive reason to apply juice of bitter gourd on your scalp. It helps you say goodbye to grey hair. Just apply bitter gourd juice on your grey strands, once in every ten days. The results will be good.<\/p>\n

When you take too much of oily foods, it will most likely lead to oil build-up on your scalp. The first thing you have to do is reduce your oily food intake. Secondly, go ahead and apply a mixture of bitter gourd juice and apple cider vinegar (ACV) on your hair. This will knock off excess of oil from your hair.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Treats Split Ends<\/h3>\n

Facing trouble due to hair split ends? No worries. Just apply bitter gourd juice to the split ends, and then gently comb your hair. Do this twice a week, at least.<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0Rough And Tangled Hair<\/h3>\n

Uh! With hair tangled and \u201cfar from smooth\u201d, even the best of days go drab and lifeless. Bring back the verve by pouring a cup of bitter gourd juice\u00a0on your dull hair, and giving it a soak time of 10-15 min. Now rinse off your hair. This will smoothen your hair texture and make you smile.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Bitter Gourd Juice For Health<\/h2>\n

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14.\u00a0Diabetes<\/h3>\n

Bitter gourd juice takes care of people suffering from Type 2 Diabetes. This ailment happens when the body cells are unable to absorb the sugar in the blood due to lack of insulin. Karela juice activates the protein-kinases in the cells which increases sugar absorption.<\/p>\n

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15.\u00a0Cancer<\/h3>\n

Yeah, I know the very word is scary. But bitter gourd is a cancer-fighting food. Thanks to several studies, bitter melon has been found to be effective in preventing various types of cancers: from lymphoid leukemia, and lymphoma, to melanoma, breast cancer, skin tumor, prostate cancer, carcinoma of the tongue and larynx, bladder cancer etc.<\/p>\n

16. Antioxidant<\/h3>\n

A cup of bitter gourd juice has 26 mg of Vitamin C (which is an active antioxidant). This protects the cells from damage and prevents oxidation of DNA. It also boosts collagen-production.<\/p>\n

17.\u00a0Asthma<\/h3>\n

Patients suffering from asthma can thank bitter gourd juice for the immense relief it brings from allergens.<\/p>\n

18.\u00a0Digestion<\/h3>\n

There is evidence that the extract of bitter melon can help reduce stomach and intestinal disorders, and improve overall digestive health.<\/p>\n

19.\u00a0HIV\/AIDS<\/h3>\n

Going by the studies conducted on natural antidotes of HIV\/AIDS, juice of a karela can prevent damage of the skin cells.<\/p>\n

20.\u00a0Helps In Weight Loss<\/h3>\n

Are you a regular drinker? Don\u2019t read me wrong, I am talking about bitter gourd juice. If yes, then you are on your way to losing weight fast, faster, fastest.<\/p>\n

21.\u00a0Boosts Immune System<\/h3>\n

Boil a couple of leaves of bitter gourd in water and drink the treated liquid every day. This will prep your body to fight infections.<\/p>\n

22. Constipation<\/h3>\n

Since karela juice has fibre, it helps in easy digestion of food. And so, goodbye constipation!<\/p>\n

23.\u00a0Maintaining Blood Sugar Levels:<\/h3>\n

Bitter melon helps in preventing diabetes mellitus. And how? Well, it has a hypoglycemic compound (meaning plant insulin) which lowers down the blood sugar level.<\/p>\n

24. Lowers Bad Cholesterol Levels<\/h3>\n

Bitter-gourd juice is heart-friendly. It cuts out on the bad cholesterol levels which clog the blood arteries, hence reducing the chances of a heart attack.<\/p>\n

25.\u00a0Cures Hangovers<\/h3>\n

How to get rid of hangovers after a late night at a pub? Drink bitter gourd juice! It removes alcoholic intoxication from the liver, cleanses your bowel and cures many problems of the liver.<\/p>\n

26.\u00a0Liver Tonic<\/h3>\n

One glass of bitter gourd juice, when taken daily helps in healing liver problems. Continue drinking it for a week to get best results.<\/p>\n

27. Great For Your Eyes<\/h3>\n

Due to its beta-carotene content (which is on the higher side), bitter gourd juice is extremely helpful in treating and preventing eye complications and improving eyesight.<\/p>\n

28.\u00a0Blood Disorders<\/h3>\n

Problems like blood boil, itching etc. happen due to toxemia. Take the combo of bitter gourd juice and lime juice on an empty stomach regularly. It would help you in overcoming the blood disorder problem.<\/p>\n

29.\u00a0Cholera<\/h3>\n

Take bitter gourd juice along with the juice of white onion and lime, and see how you get relief from cholera.<\/p>\n

30.\u00a0Stops Gout<\/h3>\n

Studies have shown that bitter gourd (and its juice) is of great use when it comes to preventing gout. It has a cleansing effect on the liver and toxic blood and improves the circulation of \u201coxygenated\u201d blood all over the body.<\/p>\n

31.\u00a0Boosts Energy<\/h3>\n

At the end of the day (or perhaps in the start or the middle), we are tired! Go the nature\u2019s way by taking bitter gourd juice. It will help improve on the stamina and energy, you need most.<\/p>\n

32.\u00a0Remedy For Piles<\/h3>\n

You see bitter gourd has a lot of fiber. This makes your stool softer. Thereby, curing the problem of chronic constipation and piles.<\/p>\n

33.\u00a0Treating Psoriasis<\/h3>\n

Blood impurities along with emotional reasons can lead to psoriasis. Any escape from this? Drink Karela juice which helps in purifying the blood tissues.<\/p>\n

34.\u00a0Respiratory Disorders:<\/h3>\n

Bitter Gourd is capable of tackling common illnesses such as cold, cough, even flu by increasing detoxification, decreasing free radical damage and improving blood flow.<\/p>\n

35.\u00a0Relief From Toxemia<\/h3>\n

Well, the juice of bitter gourd is highly beneficial for treating the ill effects of toxemia such as blood disorders and blood boils etc. Just sip 2 tsp of\u00a0bitter gourd juice\u00a0daily in the morning to clean your liver.<\/p>\n

36.\u00a0Infections<\/h3>\n

Urinary tract infections can be very troublesome\u2026regular intake of bitter gourd juice helps cure them effectively.<\/p>\n

37.\u00a0Healing Qualities<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s nice to know and surprising too \u2013 how bitter gourd juice carries out the healing qualities by putting a check on the blood flow and blood clotting, healing wounds faster and preventing further infections.<\/p>\n

38.\u00a0Treats Malaria<\/h3>\n

And you thought mosquito nets and Good Knight was enough? Go the natural way \u2013 through Bitter Gourd juice which cures the frightening malaria.
\nLet us take a look at the nutrition aspect of bitter gourd juice.<\/p>\n

Nutrition Value Of Karela Juice<\/h3>\n

Listed below are the nutritional benefits of bitter gourd per 100 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Nutrition Value Of Karela Juice<\/h4>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

Energy<\/th>\n17 Kcal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrate<\/th>\n3.70 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/th>\n1 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Fat<\/th>\n0.17 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dietary Fibers<\/th>\n2.80 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamins<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Thiamin<\/th>\n0.040 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Riboflavin<\/th>\n0.040 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Niacin<\/th>\n0.400 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pantothenic acid<\/th>\n0.212 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pyridoxine<\/th>\n0.043 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Folates<\/th>\n72 \u00b5g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin A<\/th>\n471 IU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin E<\/th>\n0.14 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin K<\/th>\n4.8 \u03bcg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin C<\/th>\n84 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrolytes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Sodium<\/th>\n5 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Potassium<\/th>\n296 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minerals<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Calcium<\/th>\n19 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Copper<\/th>\n0.034 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iron<\/th>\n0.43 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magnesium<\/th>\n17 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phosphorus<\/th>\n31 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Selenium<\/th>\n0.2 mcg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manganese<\/th>\n0.089 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zinc<\/th>\n0.80 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phyto-nutrients<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Beta-Carotene<\/th>\n190 \u00b5g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alpha-Carotene<\/th>\n185 \u00b5g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lutein-zeaxanthin<\/th>\n170 \u00b5g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Ever thought karela juice will be packed with so much nutritional value?<\/p>\n

How To Prepare Bitter Gourd Juice<\/h3>\n

Look past the \u2018bitter\u2019 taste of bitter gourd juice, as this delivers promising health. Chill! Here is how to go making it.<\/p>\n

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