‘Folk cure’ bitter melon juice holds medical promise for pancreatic cancer patients

It might sound like a beverage of no one’s particular choice, but in much of the world, bitter melon juice is a common ingredient in everything from popular drinks to gourmet sauces. For centuries, Asian and African cultures have relied on the vitamin-rich melon’s medicinal properties to treat a range of conditions — weight gain, blood and immunity disorders and even hangovers.