Ivy Gourd
Coccinia grandis
| Synonyme | Coccinia indica |
|---|---|
| Famille | Cucurbitaceae |
| Sanskrit | Bimbi |
| हिंदी | कुंदरू |
| മലയാളം | കോവൽ |
| Parties utilisées | leaf, fruit, root |
Ivy gourd is a perennial climbing vine of the gourd family with ivy-shaped leaves, white star-shaped flowers and small fruits that turn scarlet when ripe. It grows wild and in gardens across India and is a popular vegetable in Kerala.
Known in Sanskrit as Bimbi, its leaf, fruit and root have a place in Ayurvedic and folk tradition. The leaves are traditionally used in preparations for general wellness and in cooling skin pastes.
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