Bitter Gourd Ucche is also known as bitter melon is a tropical vine, is a staple component of not only Indian but the Asian cuisine as well. Bitter Gourd and its extract contain plenty of Vitamin A and C, folate, fiber etc and offers a number of health benefits. It prevents and controls diseases like diabetes, helps information of bones, heals wounds, promotes vision and health of skin. It can be consumed raw as juice or steamed and cooked.