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Ridgegourd |
Ridge gourd is popularly known as Chinese Okra or Sponge gourd in China.
Ridgegourd known by other names such as loofah, luffa, turai, turiya, tori etc.
It is a dark green, ridged vegetable having white pulp with white seeds embedded in spongy flesh.
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HEALTH TIPS |
- The juice prepared from ridge gourd is a natural remedy for jaundice. The juice can be prepared by pounding the bitter ridge gourd and squeezing it through a cloth. You can also eat powder made from bitter ridge gourd seeds and dry crusts when curing jaundice.
- Because of its blood purifying properties, it helps to purify, restore and nourish liver protecting it from alcohol intoxication.
- It contains insulin-like peptides, alkaloids and charantin, which help to lower blood and urine sugar levels without altering blood insulin levels.
- Cellulose in ridge gourd helps to overcome constipation and also aids in curing piles.
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