Abstract Momordica charantia is an important medicinal plant used in traditional medicine in the treatment of a wide range of diseases. The plant was used against Infections, cancer, leukemia, and diabetes. The leaves and fruit have both been used occasionally to make teas and beer or to season soups in the western world. In this study Momordica charantia oil was studied by GC-MS .Major constituents of the oil are: 9,12-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester(47.64%), hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester (17.06%) and 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid methyl ester (13.29%). The oil was assessed for antimicrobial activity. At a concentration of 100mg/ml, the oil showed good activity against Escherichia coli.
Keywords Momordica charantia, Oil, GC-MS Analysis, Antimicrobial Activity.