Bottle gourd has many healing powers yet it is not a popular vegetable like beans or green leafy vegetables. However as we are now becoming aware of the wonders that this vegetable has to offer we are now moving to a culture where we have started incorporating this vegetable in our diets. It still has a long way to go when it comes to being accepted by children who still make a huge fuss to eat it.

The vegetable is a rich source of water. 96% of the vegetable is water based and hence it is a great summer food. It is also a rich source of fiber; the kind of mineral that you need to incorporate in your diet daily. Along with these the vegetable also boasts of its iron, vitamins and sodium and potassium content.

The vegetable is known to be a great help in cases with constipation and any signs of flatulence. It is best to add this vegetable to salad preparations with a light salad dressing. Since it is a great source of water it is also helpful in curing any urinary disorders. It is also known to be very effective in the cure of piles. In the cooked form it is mostly made into a sweet preparation. Drinking the juice of this vegetable helps to fight flatulence and acidity as well as acts as a remedy for bleeding piles. It is also effective as a cure for heavy menstruation.

If you suffer from any urinary problems then you must incorporate this vegetable into your diet. Since it is alkaline in nature it helps to reduce the burning sensation when you pass urine. It also acts as a cure for Kidney stones.

It is also known for its curative powers against insomnia. If you are unable to rest well at night then you must drink a glass of the juice before you go to bed. It will help to reduce any signs of gas or bile that may be the cause of your restlessness. For any disorder linked to the nervous system like emotional disturbances or epilepsy this vegetable will prove to be extremely beneficial.