Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha), Sharp (Tikshna)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Echinatin, Luffin, Saponins
- Also Known As
- English: Bristly Luffa
Sanskrit: देवदाली, जिम्बी, गोसारी
Hindi: देवदाली, ददमारी, कुटरबेल
What is Ridge Gourd (Devadali / देवदाली)?
Devadali (Luffa echinata) is a climbing plant found in dry scrub forests. Its fruits are small and covered with soft spines. The fruit is extremely bitter and is used as a purgative and in malarial fever. It is also effective against worms and used in skin diseases. The fruit is used for jaundice and liver disorders. The decoction of fruit is used as nasal drops (Nasya) for headache. Verse: 299-301.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Virechana (purgative)
- Krimighna (anthelmintic)
- Jvarghna (antipyretic)
- Kaphahara (alleviates Kapha)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Ridge Gourd by Condition
Explore how Ridge Gourd is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
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