{"id":9741,"date":"2020-04-22T02:21:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T02:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthysuppliesshop.com\/?p=9741"},"modified":"2020-04-22T02:21:09","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T02:21:09","slug":"what-are-the-health-benefits-of-ash-gourd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthysuppliesshop.com\/2020\/04\/22\/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-ash-gourd\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the health benefits of ash gourd?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ash-gourd is a great <\/span>source of nutrients such as vitamin B1 (thiamine), a good source of vitamin B3 (niacin), and vitamin C. It is also rich in many minerals like calcium. Its high potassium content makes this a good vegetable for maintaining a healthy blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ash gourd, also known as Benincasa hispida, <\/em>winter melon, wax gourd, white pumpkin, and Chinese watermelon, is a fruit native to parts of Southern Asia (1<\/a>).<\/p>\n

It grows on a vine and matures into a round or oblong melon that\u2019s approximately the same size and color as a watermelon. Once ripe, the fruit\u2019s fuzzy exterior morphs into a powdery ash-colored coating that gives this fruit its name.<\/p>\n

Ash gourd\u2019s mild taste is reminiscent of cucumber, and the fruit\u2019s flesh is a particularly popular addition to Chinese and Indian dishes.<\/p>\n

The fruit is touted to offer various health benefits and has been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. However, only a few of its purported benefits are currently backed by science (1<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This article reviews the latest research on ash gourd, including its nutrient content and potential health benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ash gourd comprises 96% water and is very low in calories, fat, protein, and carbs. Yet, it remains rich in fiber and provides small amounts of various nutrients.<\/p>\n

One 3.5-ounce (100-gram) portion of raw ash gourd offers (2<\/a>):<\/p>\n