{"product_id":"bitter-gourd-seed-oil-momordica-charantia","title":"Bitter Gourd Seed Oil | Karela, Kakarakaya","description":"\u003cp\u003eBitter Gourd Seed Oil is a cold-pressed seed oil, notable for conjugated linolenic acid at 50–65% — a rare fatty acid class found in few commercial oils. The conjugated double bonds make it oxidation-sensitive; formulate with an antioxidant system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter Gourd Seed Oil, Bitter Melon Oil, Karela Seed Oil, Momordica Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMomordica charantia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name:\u003c\/strong\u003e No common ingredient name listed in the EU glossary (Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022\/677)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier oil (liquid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow to greenish; Mild, slightly bitter-herbaceous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic-grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConjugated linolenic acid (CLnA \/ α-eleostearic)\u003c\/strong\u003e (50–65%) — Unusual conjugated fatty acid — antioxidant; subject of ongoing research interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOleic acid (C18:1)\u003c\/strong\u003e (10–20%) — Emollient, skin penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalmitic acid (C16:0)\u003c\/strong\u003e (5–12%) — Skin conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStearic acid (C18:0)\u003c\/strong\u003e (3–8%) — Emulsification support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–10% in emulsions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–30% in facial oil serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon applications: skin-conditioning formulations, blemish-prone skin formulations and research-grade cosmetic applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the primary formulation applications of Bitter Gourd Seed Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/herbuno.com\/products\/bitter-gourd-seed-oil-momordica-charantia\"\u003eHerbuno's global export listing for this oil →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/herbuno.com\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-1\"\u003eHerbIQ: Botanical Anatomy →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/herbuno.in\/collections\/carrier-oils\"\u003eCarrier Oils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbuno","offers":[{"title":"500 G","offer_id":47952064806966,"sku":"CO-BITTER-GOURD-SEED-500G","price":2098.6,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":47952064839734,"sku":"CO-BITTER-GOURD-SEED-1KG","price":2797.9,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg","offer_id":47952064872502,"sku":"CO-BITTER-GOURD-SEED-5KG","price":13087.9,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Kg","offer_id":47952064905270,"sku":"CO-BITTER-GOURD-SEED-25KG","price":53264.4,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Kg","offer_id":47952064938038,"sku":"CO-BITTER-GOURD-SEED-50KG","price":97215.3,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/0207\/4422\/files\/bitter-gourd-seed-oil-momordica-charantia-bulk-supplier-india-shop-name-3401946.png?v=1791053805","url":"https:\/\/herbuno.in\/products\/bitter-gourd-seed-oil-momordica-charantia","provider":"herbuno.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}