Bitter melon can clear stomach heat and boost eyesight . perhaps the best substantiated use today is that of bitter melon for people with diabetes mellitus . other properties and actions documented by traditional use are antifungal , antiparasitic , antivenin , bitter , cardiotonic tones , balances , strengthens the heart , digestive stimulant , emetic causes vomiting , menstrual stimulator , purgative strong laxative , vermifuge expels worms 苦瓜含丰富的维他命c叶酸钾及维他命b杂，另有铬chromium及一种类似胰岛素的植物蛋白质，能增强胰岛素功能，有降血糖和有助促进血液中糖份进入细胞的功效，加快能量使用，预防糖尿病，可以帮助血糖的控制，抑制脂肪的分解还有独特的蛋白质，具有抗病毒的作用等等。
