Health Benefits of Ridge gourd:-
Ridge gourd biologically named as Luffa anguiculata is called as Peerkangai in tamil and kerela in hindi.
Its health benefits are listed as:
• Ridge gourd is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, high in dietary fibre, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamin, iron, magnesium and manganese.
• It has blood-purifying properties.
• 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.
• It has high beta crotene that is good for eyes.
• Cellulose in ridge gourd helps to overcome constipation so is good for stomach.
• It helps to purify, restore and nourish liver as it’s an antidote for alcohol intoxication
• It also aids weight loss.
• It is used in skin care treatment against eczema, psoriasis
• Also aids in curing piles
• A glass of ridge gourd juice in the morning can help to strengthen your immune system against any infection.
