A series of PresentationByMr. Allah Dad Khan former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

4. Snake Gourd
Snake gourd may not be a type of vegetable that is
well-known around the world, but certain cultures
have been utilizing this unique food variety for
hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of years. They
are native to Southeast Asia, including
Myanmar, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and other
neighboring countries, as well as some parts of
Australia and Africa. It is a vine plant that climbs up a
tree and then unfurls its flowers and fruits to hang
down to the ground. Some of the largest specimens
can grow up to five feet in length, which is why this
gourd is often used to make the traditional Australian
musical instrument, the didgeridoo.

5. Snake Gourd
The taste is bitter, but this often disappears
when cooking, although once the vegetable
is ripe, the bitterness is more difficult to
eliminate. The leaves, tendrils, and other
leafy parts of the plant are often used as
vegetable greens, while the
fleshy meat often replaces tomatoes in
terms of culinary applications.

6. Nutritional Value Of Snake Gourd
Snake Gourd contains a rich variety of
nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are
essential for human health, including
significant levels of dietary fiber, a small
number of calories, and high levels of
protein. In terms of vitamins, snake gourd
possess vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, as
well
as manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron, p
otassium, and iodine

7. Health Benefits Of Snake Gourd

8. Snake gourd Detoxify the Body:
Snake gourd has been used as a
diuretic in traditional medicine for
many years, as it stimulates the
liver and increases urination,
thereby speeding up the
elimination of toxins from the
body. It also increases the
creation of bodily fluids, which can
eliminate dryness and
dehydration, which also helps in
the normal functioning of the
kidneys and bladder. Juice from
the leaves can also stimulate
vomiting in case something toxic
has been consumed.

9. Snake Gourd Digestive Issues:
Children with bowel problems
have been given snake gourd
to ease their discomfort, as it
acts as a mild laxative.
Furthermore, the high
fiber content of snake gourd
can help anyone with bowel
disorders and can
eliminate constipation, reduce
cramping and bloating, and
optimize the nutrient
absorption process in the body

10. Snake Gourd & Fever Reduction:
In many tropical countries,
fever can be a major danger
to public health, regardless
of its cause. Snake gourd
can be turned into a
decoction and given to
people suffering from fever.
Overnight, fevers tend to
break and the natural
healing process can begin.

11. Snake Gourd and Respiratory System:
Snake gourd functions as
an expectorant, loosening pus
and phlegm in the sinuses and
respiratory tracts so that they
can be eliminated. This further
benefits the immune system,
as toxins and other foreign
agents often get caught in
phlegm and mucus to cause
more serious conditions.

12. Snake Gourd for Hair Health:
For people suffering from
alopecia, snake gourd is said
to stimulate the growth of new
hair and protect weakening
follicles from hair loss. This
can be attributed to its rich
mineral and vitamin content,
particularly its high level of
carotenes, which specifically
care for the skin and hair. It is
also claimed that snake gourd
can reduce the frequency and
intensity of dandruff.

13. Snake Gourd & Immune System:
Some research has shown
snake gourd to have antibiotic
properties, and when
combined with the levels of
antioxidant carotenes and
vitamin C found in the
vegetable, this helpful gourd
can significantly boost overall
health. The specifics of what
conditions the antibiotic effects
are most useful for is still a
subject of research.

14. Snake Gourd & Diabetes Control:
The low-calorie, high-nutrient
composition of snake gourd
makes it a favorite anti-
diabetic food source, and can
also lessen the effects if the
condition already exists.
Obesity is one of the major
signals of oncoming diabetes,
and snake gourd functions as
a great dietary option due to its
effect of making you feel sated
and satisfied without adding
many excess calories.

15. Snake Gourd & Heart Health:
In traditional medicine, snake
gourd was often utilized
to reduce heart palpitations
and ease the nervous system
to induce lower blood
pressure. This is likely due to
the presence of potassium in
the vegetable, which acts as a
vasodilator and
reduces stress on the
cardiovascular system.

16. Snake Gourd and Jaundice:
Snake gourd leaves have
been found to be effective
in combating diseases like
jaundice. You can ingest 30-
60 gram doses of the
leaves, crushed along with
corianders seeds thrice
every day to avail the
benefits of snake gourd .

17. Snake gourd as Purgative:
Snake gourd juice is a strong
purgative which helps flush toxins
from the body. The vegetable can
also be dried, but this method isn’t
usually as good as juicing the
snake gourd. It is a good
digestive, which aids in the
digestive process. The leaves act
as an emetic, ridding the body of
toxins and also help cleanse the
bowels. You can ingest 1-2
teaspoons of snake gourd juice
every morning to get the benefits
of this vegetable. Snake
gourd seeds are also used as a
moistening agent for treating
severe cases of dry constipatio

18. Snake gourd Cures Dandruff:
One of the most popular uses of
snake gourd is its effectiveness
in dealing with dandruff. Not only
can topical application help rid
you of dandruff, the vegetable can
also help reduce symptoms of the
condition. Simply rub a healthy
amount of this juice into your
scalp and let it remain for half an
hour, before you wash it off.
Snake gourd juice usually
stimulates the body to boost fluid
production and moisturizes the
scalp. You can also consider
using this extract topically, as the
treatment will work on ingestion or
topical application as well

19. Snake gourd Alopecia:
The extract from the
snake gourd leaves is
quite effective in dealing
with the treatment of hair
and scalp disorders like
alopecia, which usually
leads to partial and
sometimes even complete
hair loss. For this specific
treatment, you need to
apply the juice topically to
the affected area .

20. Snake gourd Cures Constipation:
Snake gourd is rich in
dietary fiber, which makes it
one of the best cures for
softening stools and
reducing the effects of
bloating and constipation .
So, why wait? Now that you
know of the many health
benefits of snake gourd,
think about including this
vegetable in your diet. Tell
us what your experiences
with snake gourd were.
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