Snake Gourd - HS Code: 07099920
Trichosanthes Cucumerina is a tropical or subtropical vine. Its variety T. Cucumerina var. anguina raised for its strikingly long fruit. In Asia, it is eaten immature as a vegetable much like the summer squash and in Africa, the reddish pulp of mature snake gourd is used as an economical substitute for tomato. Common names for the cultivated variety include snake gourd, serpent gourd, Chichinda and Padwal.
The fruits contain ovoid, flat and soft seeds that become larger and hard once ripe, much like other gourds. They are often known to grow to a height of about 150 cm and a thickness of 8 cm. The thick and juicy flesh of snake gourd tastes like the typical cucumber. However, on ripening, it turns considerably bitter.
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Benefits:
▣ Not Just in coughs, but snake gourd functions as an expectorant that relieves severe phlegm and pus found in respiratory tracts and sinuses. It relieves chest infections and soothes irritation caused by continued coughs. ▣ There are a number of factors that cause acidity. Consuming snake gourd minimizes the production of unnecessary acids. Moreover, the vegetable also helps treat various conditions, for example, peptic ulcers, gastritis, and duodenal ulcers. ▣ Being enriched with antioxidants, it impedes damages that free radicals cause to your body. It not just prevents your body from producing free radical cells, but effectively neutralizes them so that they won't cause further damage to your vital organs. These free radicals are extremely dangerous as they cause cancer by influencing the healthy cells in your body. ▣ According to a recent study, this vegetables is loaded with hepato-protective components that are said to treat problems associated with the liver, for example, Jaundice and Hepatitis. These illnesses are dangerous and might damage your liver if not treated at the right time. ▣ You can use the juice of snake gourd to remove toxins from your body as there are various toxins that can lead to a slew of health disorders. Snake gourd juice will also help enhance your metabolism and keep your gut fresh and germ-free. ▣ You can consume snake gourd to maintain your cardiovascular health. Moreover, the vegetable also helps keeps your arteries LDL-free ( Bad Cholesterol ). People suffering from heart problems can take its extract regularly. ▣ Diabetes is a dangerous disease that requires extra care when it comes to diet. Doctors strongly recommend that people suffering with diabetes incorporated as much as leafy greens and other vegetables in their diet as they possibly Ca. And adding snake gourd can do wonders to their health. Since it is a low-calorie vegetable, it will keep your body weight under control.