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The essential oil derived from bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) seeds has garnered considerable interest due to its many pharmacological qualities, such as anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer effects. This oil, abundant in bioactive components like flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolic acids, and conjugated linolenic acids, has significant medicinal promise. Recent improvements in extraction procedures, nanoencapsulation methods, and formulation strategies seek to improve its bioavailability and effectiveness in medicinal applications. Notwithstanding promising preclinical results, obstacles persist in standardization, extensive clinical validation, and molecular investigations to further corroborate its therapeutic efficacy. This study consolidates existing scientific information, underscores developing research trends, and delineates significant research gaps, establishing a basis for future inquiries into the pharmacological and nutraceutical uses of bitter gourd seed essential oil.