Bottle gourd is a common vegetable that is light green and shaped like a bottle. Inside, it has soft white flesh with small white seeds.
Health Benefits
- Cooked bottle gourd helps cool the body and improves digestion.
- Eating it makes you feel relaxed and calm.
Nutritional Value (per 100g):
- Energy: 12 kcal
- Moisture: 96.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
- Fibre: 0.6 g
- Minerals: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Phosphorus: 10 mg
- Iron: 0.46 mg
- Vitamin B Complex: Small amounts
Medicinal Uses
- Juice for Thirst: Drinking a glass of bottle gourd juice with a pinch of salt helps reduce thirst, especially after diarrhea or eating too much oily food. It also prevents tiredness and helps keep the body cool in summer.
- For Better Sleep: Applying a mixture of bottle gourd juice and sesame oil on the scalp before bed can help improve sleep.
Bottle gourd is not just a refreshing vegetable — it’s also great for your health!
