Monday, March 18, 2013

Ivy Gourd


Ivy Gourd:

Ivy Gourd leaves,roots and fruit are used in medicines.It reduces the blood sugar levels. There are no side effects from Ivy Gourd.


Nutritional values with Ivy Gourd:
  • Ivy Gourd is used for Swellings, Jaundice, Gonorrhea, Ulcers and Anemia.
  • Ivy Gourd will reduce body cholesterol levels.
  • Ivy Gourd contains Fiber, Protein, Vitamin-A,carbohydrates,B vitamins, vitamin C,Calcium,Iron,potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, zinc and selenium.
  • Ivy Gourd used in Ayurveda treatments to control fevers and skin related allergies.
  • Ivy Gourd is rich in antioxidants which prevents free radicals in the body.
  • Ivy Gourd will increase resistance power in body by consuming in regular.
  • Ivy Gourd will act as a shield against scabies, leprosy and psoriasis.
  • Ivy Gourd flowers are used to cure jaundice.
  • Ivy gourd helps the liver to function properly and effectively purifies blood and increases digestion.
  • Ivy Gourd eliminates Urinary disorders.
  • Ivy Gourd fruits will cure sore tongue ,skin itches, Skin Inflammations.
  • Ivy Gourd roots are used in treating joint pains, mouth ulcers.
  • Ivy gourd roots used to cure rattling sounds from the chest and eliminate mucous in the respiratory tract.
  • Ivy gourd whole plant is Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic,Anti-ulcer,Antimicrobial,Anti-fungal ,Anti-stress,Anti diabetic.
  • Bitter Ivy Gourd root (3-5 grams) used to control diabetes.
  • Ivy gourd Leaf paste is applied on the body to bring sweat and cure fever by lowering body temperature.
  • Ivy Gourd Leaves soaked in oil applied for treating different skin disorders.
  • Ivy Gourd lowers blood sugar levels in body useful for diabetic people.
Cautions with Ivy Gourd:
  • Don't Consume huge amounts of Ivy Gourd it leads Stomach bulges and constipation.
  • There is a popular myth in India that ivy gourd kills intelligence in children.
  • Don't consume Ivy Gourd at the time of pregnancy.
  • Don’t consume ivy gourd before any surgery as it interferes with the blood sugar .
Juices with Ivy Gourd:
  • Ivy Gourd leaf juice will cure asthma and cough.
  • Ivy Gourd leaf juice will fight against sinus, respiratory tract infections and gastrointestinal problems.

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