Bottle Gourd- ചുരക്ക

Short Description : - Bottle gourd is popularly known as lauki across most Indian households. It is cultivated in most tropical and subtropical regions such as countries in Asia, Europe, Africa as well as America. Bottle gourd has always been regarded as one of the healthiest veggies. This very versatile vegetable is full of water (about 92%) and minerals and keeps the body hydrated.

Uses :-  Ancient Ayurveda says that bottle gourd prevents premature graying hair. Drinking fresh bottle gourd juice in the morning on a regular basis can be very useful. People in southern China use varieties of bottle gourd in preparing soups and stir fries. In Central America, the seeds are dried, roasted and eaten. The seeds are also ground and used in preparing many traditional delicacies.

Benefits :-

1) Good to the Skin
2) Reduces Strokes
3) Treats Cancer  
4) Prevents Cold and Flu
5) Equalizes Hormonal
6) Liver Health
7) Repair Muscles
8) Treats Diabetes