Bottle Gourd

अलाबु

Alabu (Bottle Gourd/Lauki) is one of the most commonly used vegetables in India. The plant is a vigorous climbing vine. The fruits are large, bottle-shaped or cylindrical, light green. It is heavy, nourishing, cooling and diuretic. It is sweet in taste and easy to cook. Commonly used in curries, soups and sweets. It is particularly good for people with Pitta constitution. It increases body strength and is a good source of hydration. The young tender fruits are preferred over mature ones. Verse: 33.

What is Bottle Gourd (Lauki / लौकी)?

<p>Alabu (Bottle Gourd/Lauki) is one of the most commonly used vegetables in India. The plant is a vigorous climbing vine. The fruits are large, bottle-shaped or cylindrical, light green. It is heavy, nourishing, cooling and diuretic. It is sweet in taste and easy to cook. Commonly used in curries, soups and sweets. It is particularly good for people with Pitta constitution. It increases body strength and is a good source of hydration. The young tender fruits are preferred over mature ones. Verse: 33.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Sheetala (cooling)</li><li>Brimhana (nourishing)</li><li>Mutrala (diuretic)</li><li>Balya (strengthening)</li></ul>

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