Bitter Bottle Gourd

कटुतुम्बी

Bitter Bottle Gourd is a toxic variety of bottle gourd. It should NOT be consumed as food as it can cause severe poisoning and even death. It is occasionally used medicinally as a purgative. The bitterness indicates the presence of toxic cucurbitacins. Cases of poisoning from bitter bottle gourd have been reported. Verse: 33.

What is Bitter Bottle Gourd (Katu Tumbi / कटुतुम्बी)?

<p>Bitter Bottle Gourd is a toxic variety of bottle gourd. It should NOT be consumed as food as it can cause severe poisoning and even death. It is occasionally used medicinally as a purgative. The bitterness indicates the presence of toxic cucurbitacins. Cases of poisoning from bitter bottle gourd have been reported. Verse: 33.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Virechana (purgative)</li></ul>

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