5 Amazing Health Benefits of Parwal

Grown abundantly in the Indian subcontinent, low in carbs and calories, high in fiber and antioxidant rich, parmal is an integral part of not only in the Indian kitchen but is also an integral part of the wellness and detox diets.

Pointed gourd, also known as parwal, parmal, wild snake gourd, patola, green potato is a small to medium-size vegetable. It is average 5-15 centimetres in length, oblong with pointed ends. The rind is yellow-green when young and orange when mature. It has few light strips running lengthwise. Internally the flesh is moist, creamy-white with a central cavity that is filled with tiny ivory seeds.

# Improves digestion and treats constipation

1. The rich fibre content of parwal/parmal enhances digestion and aids resolve various gastrointestinal complaints.

2. Fiber further promotes bowel movement and enhances the smooth passage of food.

3. The seeds of parwal help in easing stools and in decreasing constipation complaints.

4. Pointed gourd helps in keeping the organs healthy and aids in the regeneration of new cells.

# Reduces the signs of ageing

1. The high content of antioxidants, vitamins A, and C present in pointed gourd helps in reducing the signs of aging on the skin.

2. Antioxidants, vitamin A and C fight against the free radical molecules which promotes the signs of ageing signs.

# Maintains eye health

The presence of vitamin A in parwal benefits the health of the eyes. Vitamin A fights against the free radical and protects against macular degeneration and other age-related eye complaints.

# Improves bone health

1. Calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous helps increase bone and bone density. The vitamin C present in pointed gourd helps in calcium absorption. Parwal prevents bone-related diseases such as osteoporosis.

# Other possible Benefits

Pointed gourd produces several health benefits, apart from the health benefits mentioned above, it also produces a few more such as purifies the blood, reduces flu, manages weight loss, controls blood sugar, lowers blood cholesterol levels, treat jaundice, boosts immunity, treats alcoholism, improves cardiovascular health, enhances skin health, and treats anorexia.