123 | Ribbed Gourd

Ribbed Gourd  (scientific name: Luffa aegyptiaca) is a large climbing perennial of the Luffa genus in the Cucurbitaceae (cucumber gourd) family. They also belong to the same genus of plants as Zing. But dhundal chobra is more famous than vegetables.

Uses

Fruits, green leaves and flower buds are eaten as vegetables. An edible oil can be extracted from its seeds. The oil can be fed to rabbits and catfish as shell food, or it can also be used as fertilizer. The use of Dhundhun Chhobra for body scrubbing is probably very ancient in Bengali bath cosmetics. Chobra is made by drying the ripe fruits. The vascular bundles (vascular bundles) in it, especially for the fibrous xylem fibers, are slightly rough (but not too hard, so suitable as cosmetics).

Amazing health benefits of ridge gourd:

1. Improves eyesight:

Ribbed Gourd contains large amounts of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, which helps improve vision even in old age. It also helps prevent macular degeneration, partial blindness, and other eye diseases. As a valuable antioxidant, beta-carotene protects the eye from harmful free radicals by removing toxins from the optic nerve and blood vessels.

2. Treatment for anemia:

Consuming it regularly with meals is a good source of iron and can help treat anemia caused by iron deficiency. It is also rich in vitamin B6, which along with iron plays an important role in the proper synthesis of red blood cells in the body. As a result, blood flow to all organs in the body is regulated, reducing pain and fatigue.

3. Promotes Weight Loss:

Ribbed Gourd is naturally low in calories, with negligible levels of saturated fat and cholesterol. This facilitates the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in food immediately after ingestion and also prevents excess fat accumulation in body tissues. Additionally, insulin-like peptides and alkaloids in pumpkin help control blood sugar levels, thereby maintaining weight and metabolism in diabetics.

4. Relieve constipation:

Ribbed Gourd is a vegetable of the gourd family and contains plenty of water. In addition, the pulp of mountain pumpkin is rich in cellulose, a natural fiber. Therefore, simply ingesting wild squash in dal or French fries or drinking a glass of wild squash juice sweetened with a little honey will immediately relieve constipation and restore normal bowel movements and digestion.

5. Protects Liver Function:

The gourd is endowed with the ability to cleanse the blood of toxic waste, residual alcohol and undigested food particles. Therefore, it plays an important role in improving liver health and bile function. Bile is a liquid secretion from the liver that helps break down lipids and fats. It also effectively treats jaundice and other liver tract infections.

6. Treat symptoms of diabetes.

Not only are wild squash naturally low in calories and sugar, but it’s also rich in fiber, which helps regulate appetite, curb premature cravings, and prevent weight gain. In addition, this thick green vegetable is rich in hypoglycemic phytonutrients, effectively preventing post-meal blood sugar spikes. In this way, pumpkin stimulates digestion, metabolism, insulin function and helps control diabetes.

7. Revitalize skin texture:

Rich in vitamins C and A, known for their antioxidant properties,  scavenges the body from harmful free radicals, prevents oxidative damage to healthy skin tissue, and detoxifies and cleanses the blood.  Incorporating small portions of pumpkin in salads, juices, stir-fries, dals, and curries as part of your daily diet increases blood flow to skin cells, heals infections, acne and blemishes, and softens and softens skin. It is transparent and has a sparkling effect.

8. Lower body temperature:

Yamauri is a water vegetable that contains a lot of water, and has a high cooling effect, reducing excessive body heat. Additionally, this nutrient-dense bounty contains a treasure trove of minerals such as potassium, sodium, zinc, copper and selenium. They help neutralize excess acid in the body, create a beneficial alkaline environment, prevent dehydration, restore electrolyte balance, and replenish lost water and nutrients in the system.

9. Boosts immunity:

One of the main causes of eye, liver, stomach and kidney infections is that the body’s immune system is weakened and the immune system is compromised, leading to chronic inflammation. Mountain squash contains vitamin C, iron, magnesium, riboflavin, thiamin, and zinc, which can help reduce inflammation in the body and keep your immune system strong. 10.