Ash Gourd - The Ultimate Health Booster.
Scientific Name: Benincasa hispida Common Name: Winter Melon, White Gourd, White Pumpkin, Wax Gourd, Chinese Watermelon. Hindi name: Petha Traditional whispers of Healing lore, A remedy in Cultures tried and more. Weight Watchers welcome its lowly fare, A vegetable with a healthful air. Medicinal whispers in traditions old, Ash gourd tales, of stories untold. Ash gourd is one of the incredibly versatile vegetables, which is cultivated in various parts of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asian countries. An annual trailing vine grows in warm, humid, tropical climates. It is a unique melon-like fruit usually eaten for its medicinal and functional prope...