Snake Gourd

चिचिण्ड

Chichinda (Snake Gourd) is a large climbing vegetable plant. The fruits are very long (1-5 feet), twisted like a snake, green with white stripes. They are commonly cooked as a vegetable. It is cooling and good for the heart. The young tender fruits are preferred. Verses: 32.

What is Snake Gourd (Chichinda / चिचिण्डा)?

<p>Chichinda (Snake Gourd) is a large climbing vegetable plant. The fruits are very long (1-5 feet), twisted like a snake, green with white stripes. They are commonly cooked as a vegetable. It is cooling and good for the heart. The young tender fruits are preferred. Verses: 32.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Sheetala (cooling)</li><li>Hridya (cardiotonic)</li></ul>

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