Ash Gourd (Petha)
Also known as
Latin : Benincasa hispida
English : Ash Gourd, White Gourdmelon
Sanskrit : Kusmandah
Hindi : Petha, Raksa
Marathi : Kahala
Tamil : Pusanikkai
Telugu : Budidagummadi
Malayalam : Kumpalam
Kannada : Budikumbala
How it looksIt is a large climbing gourd with large leaves, yellow flowers and broad cylindrical fruits.
What we useFruits, seeds
What it doesIt is sweet, cooling, laxative, diuretic aphrodisiac and styptic
How we use it
In bleedingWhether internal or external, the intake of the juice of the ash pumpkin is highly helpful in arresting the bleeding and healing tissues.
In excessive cholesterolIt has been shown that regular intake of the juice of the ash pumpkin reduces cholesterol and dilates blood vessels.
In sleeplessnessThe intake of the juice gives a feeling of satiation and induces sound sleep, so it can be used in disturbed or lack of sleep with impressive results.
In burning urinationIn most urinary disorders regularly drinking the ash pumpkin juice increases the production of urine and even flushes out small urinary stones.
In constipationPieces of the fruit fried in ghee and the juice itself are laxative in nature.
In wormsAbout 20gms of the seeds are powdered and taken with honey on an empty stomach, followed by lots of the juice at night. The seeds being anthelmintic, this schedule usually frees the body from most intestinal worms.
In anaemiaThe fruit and leaves are dried and powdered. A tsp of this powder is taken every day with a glass of buttermilk.
As a brain tonicThe ash pumpkin is endowed with qualities such as nervine tonic and stimulant. A confectionery can be prepared with sugar candy, ghee, honey and the fruit pieces, which can be used in doses of a tsp every day.
Modern Study
Ash pumpkin has been reported to be effective in the treatment of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or prostate enlargement).
Latin : Benincasa hispida
English : Ash Gourd, White Gourdmelon
Sanskrit : Kusmandah
Hindi : Petha, Raksa
Marathi : Kahala
Tamil : Pusanikkai
Telugu : Budidagummadi
Malayalam : Kumpalam
Kannada : Budikumbala
How it looksIt is a large climbing gourd with large leaves, yellow flowers and broad cylindrical fruits.
What we useFruits, seeds
What it doesIt is sweet, cooling, laxative, diuretic aphrodisiac and styptic
How we use it
In bleedingWhether internal or external, the intake of the juice of the ash pumpkin is highly helpful in arresting the bleeding and healing tissues.
In excessive cholesterolIt has been shown that regular intake of the juice of the ash pumpkin reduces cholesterol and dilates blood vessels.
In sleeplessnessThe intake of the juice gives a feeling of satiation and induces sound sleep, so it can be used in disturbed or lack of sleep with impressive results.
In burning urinationIn most urinary disorders regularly drinking the ash pumpkin juice increases the production of urine and even flushes out small urinary stones.
In constipationPieces of the fruit fried in ghee and the juice itself are laxative in nature.
In wormsAbout 20gms of the seeds are powdered and taken with honey on an empty stomach, followed by lots of the juice at night. The seeds being anthelmintic, this schedule usually frees the body from most intestinal worms.
In anaemiaThe fruit and leaves are dried and powdered. A tsp of this powder is taken every day with a glass of buttermilk.
As a brain tonicThe ash pumpkin is endowed with qualities such as nervine tonic and stimulant. A confectionery can be prepared with sugar candy, ghee, honey and the fruit pieces, which can be used in doses of a tsp every day.
Modern Study
Ash pumpkin has been reported to be effective in the treatment of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or prostate enlargement).
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Planet Mercury - Vidhara Roots
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Planet Venus - Pomegranate Roots
Planet Saturn - Bichoo Buti
Rahu - Shwet Chandan
Ketu - Ashwagandha
Navgrah - Blackwood Apple
HERBS FOR NINE PLANETS IN ASTROLOGY
Planet Sun - Bael Mool Roots
Planet Moon - Khirni Roots
Planet Mars - Anantmool Roots
Planet Mercury - Vidhara Roots
Planet Jupiter - Turmeric Roots
Planet Venus - Pomegranate Roots
Planet Saturn - Bichoo Buti
Rahu - Shwet Chandan
Ketu - Ashwagandha
Navgrah - Blackwood Apple
