Nutritional Value

• Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E and minerals and increases urination that helps detoxify the body.
• The fiber content present in snake gourd helps to improve digestion and increase hydration.
• It also improves the respiratory system functions.

Storage and Uses

• Keep snake gourds in a plastic bag or in an air tight container and refrigerate.
• It is commonly considered a vegetable, which is used in cooking a variety of staple Nepali dishes such as kootu, curry, sabzi and dal.

Note

• The roots and juice of snake gourd also have applications in skin and hair care.
• The juice of snake gourd also heals hair and scalp disorders like various types of dandruff and bald patches.