Young immature gourds, the skin to be green in colour, dark green if small and light green in long varieties. Turgidity to be in gourd as it retains lots of water which shows its freshness.

Snake gourd contains a lot of water and fiber, but only a few calories. It is rich in proteins, vitamins A, B and C as well as minerals (manganese, potassium, iron and iodine). It is a diuretic that helps the organism by eliminating its impurities. It has a relaxing effect on the bodily tissue; thereby soothing inflammations. It also has a positive and soothing effect on the nervous system. It stimulates blood circulation and contribution to cleansing the blood of toxin.

Snake gourd is very high in water content and has a cooling effect on the body, hence it helps in handling the summer heat. It creates a cooling effect in the body.

Snake gourd is low in calories, fat-free, and good to include in weight-loss diets.

Even diabetics can include safely to reduce weight by getting enough nutrition.

It is rich in fibre to keep your digestive system healthy, wards off constipation with ease.

Snake gourd is good in source of minerals and vitamin contents like calcium, iron, phosphorus and substantial amount of carotene, traces of riboflavin, thiamine and niacin.

Snake gourd leaves juice is very effective in treating dandruff and alopecia (- a hair fall problem that could lead to partial or complete baldness). The juice should be massaged into the scalp. This is an easy home remedy for dandruff.

Snake gourd is a natural antibiotic, expectorant, and laxative.

It can disperse phlegm, remove pus, expel toxic matter and is anti-inflammatory.

Snake gourd is a tonic for the heart.

Snake gourd helps stimulate the production of body fluids, relieving dryness. 

has to be kept firmly packed in the sealed container or perhaps in plastic bags to ensure that they’re fresh, crunchy and also healthy, for approximately a week

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