{"id":161958,"date":"2022-08-16T20:43:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T15:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=161958"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:05:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:05:04","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-snake-gourd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-snake-gourd\/","title":{"rendered":"Snake Gourd: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Snake Gourd<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Snake Gourd<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Snake Gourd for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Snake Gourd?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Snake Gourd<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Snake Gourd<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHave you seen a snake like appearing vegetable? If not, then you might be astonished to know that there is a greenish white (when immature) long and cylindrical vegetable\u00a0 that turns dark red (when mature)1<\/a><\/sup>. It is known as snake gourd, long tomato, tomato gourd or viper gourd in various countries. It is commonly grown in Asian countries like India, Sri Lanka, Peninsula, Philippines and Malaysia. The plant is a creeper and belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae<\/em>2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Snake gourd is scientifically known as Trichosanthes cucumerina.<\/em> In India, it is referred to by a different name in region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, it is known as Pudalankaai in Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Potlakaaya in Telugu<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chichinga\/Chichingae in Bengali<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chachinda in Hindi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Padabali in Gujarati<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Galatori in Punjabi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Aduvulakaayi in Kannada<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Padavalanga in Malayalam. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
In other countries, it is also known as serpent vegetable, Zucchetta, Patola, etc. It is definitely one of the vegetables with numerous different names 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Snake gourd has been used in Ayurveda and Siddha since ancient times. The entire plant of snake gourd might be beneficial as the roots, leaves, fruits and seeds all have potential benefits against various ailments. In traditional medicine systems of Ayurveda and Siddha, it is used in polyherbal preparations 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Snake Gourd<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Snake gourd has a high nutritional value with the following nutrients present in it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Proteins\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Predominant minerals\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorous\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Predominant vitamins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flavonoids\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carotenoids\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Soluble and insoluble dietary fibre\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phenolic acids 1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Snake Gourd<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Snake gourd might have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It might be an antioxidant\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might show anti-inflammatory properties (may help alleviate reaction of the body to any injury or irritation)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be beneficial for the stomach (gastroprotective)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help in lowering the blood glucose level (anti-diabetic)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help reduce fever (anti-pyretic)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be effective against microorganisms (anti-microbial)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help against worm infestation in the stomach (anthelmintic)1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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