Bitter gourd and eggplant are perfect companions. Eggplant and bitter gourd are both good for cardiovascular patients. Momordica charantia has the effects of relieving fatigue, clearing away heart fire, improving eyesight, invigorating qi, strengthening yang and delaying aging. Eggplant has the effects of relieving pain and promoting blood circulation, clearing away heat and swelling, relieving pain and diuresis, preventing blood vessel rupture, lowering blood pressure and relieving cough and blood. The combination of the two is an ideal dish for cardiovascular patients.