{"id":161071,"date":"2022-07-22T13:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T08:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=161071"},"modified":"2026-03-18T05:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:15:45","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-bottle-gourd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-bottle-gourd\/","title":{"rendered":"Bottle Gourd (Lauki): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Bottle Gourd<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Bottle Gourd (Lauki)<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Bottle Gourd for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Bottle Gourd?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Bottle Gourd<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Bottle Gourd<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Medicines<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lagenaria siceraria<\/em>, known as bottle gourd in English and Lauki in Hindi, is a common vegetable in India. Bottle gourd has been used traditionally to help with many health conditions like fever, cough, pain, and asthma. It has been used since ancient times for its benefits. It is also considered a good source of vitamin B, C, and other nutrients. It is known for its shape, a bottle, a dumbbell, or an oval shape.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may find bottle gourd boring to eat, but it is considered one of the earliest plants to be cultivated on Earth. It may also be packed with many health-promoting benefits. If you want to learn more about the bottle gourd or lauki, continue reading.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Bottle Gourd<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNutritional value of bottle gourd per 10 grams of serving 1<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 3.39 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proteins:<\/strong> 0.62 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lipids: <\/strong>0.02 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 0.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 0.2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 26 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 150 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 11 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus: <\/strong>13 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc:<\/strong> 0.7 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 0.026 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 0.066 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium:<\/strong> 0.2 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 10.1 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Riboflavin:<\/strong> 0.022 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Thiamin:<\/strong> 0.029 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pantothenic Acid:<\/strong> 0.152 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 0.04 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin:<\/strong> 0.32 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate:<\/strong> 6 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy: <\/strong>14 kcal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Bottle Gourd (Lauki)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bottle gourd might have the following properties:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have nutritional properties.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have anti-inflammatory properties 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have pain-killing properties 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Bottle Gourd for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Potential Uses of Bottle Gourd for Liver<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBottle gourd might have properties that may be good for the liver, as per several animal studies. Bottle gourd may offer many potential benefits, helpful in liver condition and functions. These possible benefits have been observed in animal trials ^{3<\/sup><\/a>. You must still contact your doctor before using a bottle gourd for any liver ailment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>}
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