Lagenaria siceraria, known as bottle gourd in English and Lauki in Hindi, is a common vegetable in India. Bottle gourd has been used traditionally to help with many health conditions like fever, cough, pain, and asthma. It has been used since ancient times for its benefits. It is also considered a good source of vitamin B, C, and other nutrients. It is known for its shape, a bottle, dumbbell, or oval shape.
Bottle gourd is an annual, popular, and nutritious vegetable in India and worldwide. Lagenaria sicerariais the scientific name and belongs to the cucumber family Cucurbitaceae. The most popular vegetable names are Lauki, dudi, and calabash, and the English name is Bottle gourd.The unique name is derived from the bottle-kind shape of the vegetable packed with nutrients and 92% water. Bottle gourd seeds germinate with minimum care. Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh are the states which produce this vegetable.It grows in a high-temperature climate. Organic matters, aged compost, and manure are the best fertilizers to produce a high yield.
Manages Diabetes : Bottle gourd is considered beneficial for individuals with diabetes due to its low glycemic index and potential hypoglycemic effects. Consuming bottle gourd regularly may help regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, supporting overall diabetes management. However, individuals with diabetes should monitor their blood sugar levels closely when incorporating this vegetable into their diet.
Prevents premature greying of hair : Due to climate change and eating habits, premature greying of hair has emerged as a problem. Consuming a glass of bottle gourd juice every day may help maintain the texture and stop premature greying of hair. The crushed leaves of bottle gourd are also used for baldness.
Digestion : Loaded with fiber and alkali content, the vegetable helps digestion and treating acidity. (The health tips shared in this article are based on common practices and general knowledge. Readers are advised to consult a doctor before practising them at home.
Urinary infection : Bottle gourd benefits during UTIs. The consumption of bottle gourd juice combined with lime juice helps treat the burning sensation in the urinary passage.
Relieves fatigue : Consuming lauki on a daily basis in summer can help in reducing stress and fatigue. The water content in bottle gourd has a cooling effect on the body.
Helps in weight loss : Lauki is considered one of the best weight loss foods since it is 96% water and provides just 12 calories per 100g of saving. Drinking lauki juice is believed to help lose weight. Bottle gourd is loaded with iron, vitamins and potassium. Consuming the juice every day will definitely help you reduce weight.
Benefits the heart : This vegetable is also extremely beneficial for keeping the heart healthy. Consuming lauki juice twice or thrice in a week will support in maintaining a healthy heart and will also regulate blood pressure.
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