Bottle gourd, the favorite vegetable of the people in India contains 90% water and has calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin a, vitamin c and folate as its constituents that help to maintain good health.

It is not merely rich in iron, protein, minerals and vitamins but also rich in fiber. Fiber plays significant role to prevent constipation and check digestive system's associated disorder.

Bottle gourds are generally known as Lauki or Ghia in India. It is low in fat and free from cholesterol. So it helps to manage weight loss. Some amazing health benefits of bottle gourd are mentioned below: -

(a.) Enhancement of digestive system - Bottle gourd is rich source of fiber that helps to function the digestive system properly. It flushes out toxins and checks constipation.
(b.) Prevents urinary disorders - Bottle gourd contains 90% water, so its juice has cooling effect on the body. It is also diuretic; therefore it checks burning sensation during urination.
(c.) Heart care - As bottle gourd is low in cholesterol but rich in Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. It also reduces the blood pressure and cares heart.
(d.) Remedy for diarrhea - The juice of bottle gourd with ample amount of salt helps to maintain electrolyte balance in the human body. So Ayurveda suggests it’s as a remedy.
(e.) Checks stress - Bottle gourd dehydrates body. It relieves thirst and cools human body. In this way it helps to relieve mentally to checks stress and have sound steep.

Disclaimer - "Never use bitter bottle gourd". The content is for education purpose only, so it does not suggest any cure.