Ivy Gourd
बिम्बी
Kundru (Ivy Gourd) is a climbing plant commonly found in hedges and gardens. The fruit is small, ovoid, green with white stripes when unripe, turning scarlet red when ripe. The unripe green fruits are used as a vegetable. It is beneficial in diabetes, skin diseases and blood disorders. The ripe red fruits are sweet. Verses: 28.
What is Ivy Gourd (Kundru / कुन्दुरू)?
<p>Kundru (Ivy Gourd) is a climbing plant commonly found in hedges and gardens. The fruit is small, ovoid, green with white stripes when unripe, turning scarlet red when ripe. The unripe green fruits are used as a vegetable. It is beneficial in diabetes, skin diseases and blood disorders. The ripe red fruits are sweet. Verses: 28.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Kaphahara (pacifies Kapha)</li><li>Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)</li><li>Pramehaghna (anti-diabetic)</li></ul>
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