Ridgegourd health benefits

11:18 PM , , 12 Comments

Ridgegourd - Peerkangai
Ridge gourd biologically named as Luffa anguiculata is called as peerkangai in tamil and Torai in hindi. Its health benefits are listed as:
  1. Ridge gourd is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, high in dietary fibre, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamin, iron, magnesium and manganese.
  2. It has blood-purifying properties.
  3. It contains insulin-like peptides, alkaloids and charantin, all of which act together to lower blood and urine sugar levels without increasing blood insulin levels.
  4. It has high beta crotene that is good for eyes.
  5. Cellulose in ridge gourd helps to overcome constipation so is good for stomach.
  6. It helps to purify, restore and nourish liver as its an antidote for alcohol intoxication
  7. It also aids weight lose.
  8. It is used in skin care treatment against eczema, psoriasis
  9. Also aids in curing piles
  10. A glass of ridge gourd juice in the morning can help to strengthen your immune system against any infection.

Hamsi

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12 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 29, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    The last point says it s bitter gourd, I assume you meant to write it as Ridge gourd. Just want to bring it to your notice..

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  2. HamsiApril 29, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Thankyou for highling the typo error. Updated immediately.

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  3. Priya dharshiniApril 29, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Wonderful write up on ridge gourd..

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  4. Jayanthy KumaranApril 30, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    very interesting post..thanks for sharing..:)
    Tasty Appetite

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  5. RaksApril 30, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    I make some gravy with this veggie and totally love it, nice health benefits to know

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  6. PremaApril 30, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    very useful info,thanks for sharing...

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  7. VrindaApril 30, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    This is my fav veggie gr8 post...

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  8. santh kumarMay 13, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Very tasty veggi and gud fr hlth

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  9. UnknownJune 21, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Wonderful write and information on ridge gourd.
    this is really great.
    also visit http://fruits-vegetables-benefits.blogspot.com

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  10. meet1kidJune 22, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    THis is my Favorite and used to have twice in a week.

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  11. ShobhaaAugust 16, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Ridge gourd biologically named as Luffa anguiculata is called as peerkangai in tamil and Torai in Hindi. Karela is hindi name for bitter gourd. Please correct the same in your article as it creates confusion. Best regards

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  12. HamsiSeptember 3, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Thankyou Shobhaa.

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