Fresh Ivy Gourd - 1Kg

Farm Fresh Vegetable

Ivy gourd or coccinia grandis is also referred as baby watermelon, gherkin, gentlemen’s toes or little gourd. The skin of the ivy gourd is smooth with the blend of green and white colors. It consists of white flesh that is similar to the taste and appearance of a cucumber. Their taste is good and consists of many health benefits as described below.

Health benefits of ivy gourd

This vegetable improves the bowel movements of the body due to because it has the laxative qualities, which are resulted due to the existence of vitamin A and beta-carotene in the vegetable. With this property it also cures gonorrhea.

Controls blood sugar levels
Ivy gourd has the ability to control blood sugar levels in a natural way. This is because of the liver enzyme in the vegetable that controls the metabolism rate of sugar in the body with the process of improving glucose production. Hence it is highly recommended for diabetic patients to assist them in a strong way.

Health vitamins
As it is loaded with high amounts of vitamins it got the name of healthy food in various parts of India. Every vitamin is essential for the proper body functioning and is helpful for the defense mechanism. The abundant amount of vitamin C present in the vegetable helps to condition your bones and it also plays a vital role in the development of general structure of the body. On top of the above it is filled with the set of vitamins such as beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin B1 and B2, in addition it is thought to have the properties of anti anaphylactic as well as anti-histaminic. It is also believed that consumption of Ivy gourd along with the meals help to lower fever.

Some studies have noticed the presence of anti-oxidants in this veggie, and it assists our body by eliminating various illness conditions.

Heals certain diseases
Ivy gourd has been utilized as a medicine to cure asthma, bronchitis, jaundice and leprosy since time immemorial. The plant of this vegetable is used to control high fever and bowel problems. Also it is added in the diet to heal specific kind of blood diseases. People who are suffering with high cholesterol levels and asthma are suggested to intake the ivy gourd along with their diet inorder to hold it in control.