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Bitter Gourd

It is also known as Bitter melon, Karla and karela.

Nutritional Value:

• Rich in dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins.
• Bitter gourd is a good source of anti-oxidants.

Medicinal Value:

• Bitter Gourd helps lowering sugar levels in people suffering from diabetes. Act as a blood purifier.
• Bitter gourd is helpful against cancer, constipation, psoriasis, hypertension, piles.

Bottle Gourd

Commonly known as Dudhi or Lauki.

Nutritional values:

• Bottle gourd is rich in dietary fiber with very low content of fat and cholesterol.
• Good source of sodium, potassium, essential minerals and Iron.

Medicinal values:

• Excellent vegetable for hypertension patients, digestive problems, diabetics and convalescents.
• It helps in treating urinary, bronchitis, cough, asthma and jaundice.

Sponge Gourd

It is also known as Galka or Ghosale.

Nutritional values:

• It is good source of calcium and iron.
• It is an excellent source of phosphorus & fair source of vitamin B.

Medicinal Properties:

• Sponge gourd possesses many healing and medicinal properties and is quite useful in asthma, skin diseases and spleen enlargement.
• Its regular consumption is helpful for rheumatism, backache, internal haemorrhage, chest pains as well as haemorrhoids.

Cucumber

It is commonly known as Kakadi or Khira.

Nutritional values:

• Good source of dietary fiber, potassium, an important intracellular electrolyte
• Cucumber contains high amount of vitamin K, unique anti-oxidants

Medicinal values:

• Helps reduce constipation and offer protection against colon cancers by eliminating toxic compounds
• Helps in weight gain and controls high blood pressure.
• Helpful in hair growth and skin problem.

Little Gourd

It is also known as Tendli, Ivy gourd & Tondali.

Nutritional Values:

• Tondali is a rich source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamin A.
• It also contains potassium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.

Medicinal Values:

• It purifies blood tissue, enhance digestion and stimulate the liver.
• Tondali extracts were an effective antibiotic against several bacteria strains that commonly cause urinary tract infections.
• Tondali significantly lower blood sugar & treat leprosy, fever, asthma, bronchitis and jaundice

Ridge Gourd

It is also known as Dodka, Turai and Turiya.

Nutritional Values:

• Ridge gourd is low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
• High in dietary fiber, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamin, iron, magnesium and manganese.

Medicinal Values:

• It is suitable for maintaining optimum health, weight loss.
• The juice prepared from ridge gourd also used for the treatment of jaundice.
• It purifies blood, strengthens liver function, nourishes and restores the normal function of liver, and provides relief from intoxication.
• It regulates blood glucose levels, improves metabolism, reduces glucose levels in urine and stabilizes insulin levels in the blood and prevents diabetes.

Snake Gourd

It is also known as Padwal, Dhunduli.

Nutritional Values:

• Rich in Dietary Fiber
• It is source of Fiber, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorous & iron.
• Also availability of Vit-C, Riboflavin, & Niacin.

Medicinal Values:

• It has anti-inflammatory properties and can remove pus, expel toxic matter from the body
• Snake gourd helps stimulate the production of body fluids, relieving dryness.
• Snake gourd is considered useful in treating diabetes especially by those with Type-II diabetics to reduce weight and also at the same time get adequate nourishment
• An intake of the decoction of the leaves is beneficial in the treatment of jaundice. Since its high in fiber it also relieves constipation.

Pumpkin

It is commonly known as Kaddu or Kohla.

Nutritional values:

• It is also a good source of Vitamin Thiamine, Niacin, Foliate, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus,
• It also contains Dietary Fibber, Riboflavin, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.
• It is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium

Medicinal values:

• Pumpkin having anti oxidant properties which helps against heart diseases.
• Useful for preventing prostate cancer.
• Pumpkin is used for treating diabetes
• Prevent the common type of kidney stones.

Spine Gourd

It is also known as Kantola, Meetha Karela, Khekhsa, Padora and Bhaat Karela.

Nutritional Values:

• It contains carbohydrate, protein, fat, fiber, minerals & vitamins.

Medicinal values:

• It controls body temperature, easy to digest, good for cough, fevers & increases appetite and good for the kidneys.
• Lactating mothers can eat this veggie to decrease the problem of vomiting in infants.
• Recent research shows that it is good for diabetics.

Lettuce

It is also known as Iceberg.

Nutritional Values:

• Very low in saturated fat, No cholesterol
• Rich in Folic acid, calcium, iron, thiamin, dietary fiber
• Very high in manganese, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6

Medicinal Values:

• The juice of lettuce, when mixed with Rose oil and applied to the forehead, can help ease headache and even aid a sound and restful sleep.
• Lettuce, being high in dietary fiber, aids digestion and is good for those suffering from constipation.
• Lettuce has been associated with reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and cataracts. This mainly results from the presence of beta-carotene, the chief disease-fighting nutrient, in the salad.
• Lettuce is rich in folic acid, which is known to help prevent neural-tube birth defects in the beginning stages of pregnancy.

Coriander

Commonly known as Dhaniya or Kothimbir

Nutritional values:

• Rich in of dietary fiber
• Excellent source of minerals like iron, copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium.

Medicinal values:

• Fiber composition of coriander helps protect the colon mucus membrane from cancers.
• Production of red blood cells, responsible for digestive, carminative activities

Curry Leaf

Commonly known as Kari Patta, Kadi Patta.

Nutritional values:

• Contain iron, fiber and vitamins including vitamin A and vitamin B.
• Curry leaves are extremely high in antioxidants, plant sterols, amino acids, glycosides, proteins and flavonoids

Medicinal values:

• Chew a few leaves every day to lose weight. Prevents cataract.
• It stimulates digestive enzymes and helps break down food more easily.
• Eating ten fresh fully grown curry leaves every morning for three months will help to prevent diabetes due to heredity factors.

Dill Leaves

It is also known as Shepu.

Nutritional Values:

• No cholesterol and low in calories.
• Rich in many vital vitamins, including folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A, vitamin-C
• Good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium.

Medicinal Values:

• It helps stimulates the appetite and helps I digestion.
• It helps cure diarrhea, dysentery and menstrual disorders.
• The herb is highly effective for oral care. It prevents the infections from occurring in the mouth, gums and teeth.
• The herb is rich in calcium, which lowers the bone loss.
• Dill helps in increasing the amount of urination

Fenugreek Leaves

It is also known as Methi.

Nutritional Values:

• Low in saturated fat. No cholesterol
• Very low in sodium, calcium
• Very high in dietary fiber, vitamin A

Medicinal Values:

• Helps Treat Diabetes & Reduce Cholesterol
• It purifies blood and helps in flushing out the harmful toxins.
• Prevents Hair Loss and weight loss.
• Help prevent wrinkles, blackheads, pimples, dryness and rashes
• Not only does fenugreek help prevent hair loss, but also keeps the dandruff away.

Spinach

It is also known as Paalak

Nutritional Values:

• Low in saturated fat. No cholesterol
• Very high in calcium, iron, dietary fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin A, vitamin B6,vitamin C
• High in zinc, niacin, Vit - K

Medicinal Values:

• Any kind of strain on the eyes is reduced to a great extent and the eye muscles are made stronger.
• The thickening and hardening of arteries is prevented. The blood arteries remain healthy.
• Diabetics can particularly benefit from spinach.
• A particular substance known as flavonoids is present in spinach which is a powerful anti-oxidant and also has anti-cancer agents like carotenoid, preventing the formation of tumors.
• Spinach is known to be an anti-aging vegetable and reverses age related breakdowns, making you youthful and fresh.

Mint leaves

It is also known as Pudina.

Nutritional values:

• Good source of dietary fibre, calcium & essential oil, menthol
• It contains vitamins, antioxidants and phyto-nutrients.
• Contains low calories and contains zero cholesterol

Medicinal values:

• It helps in respiratory problems, helps fighting asthma, bronchitis and catarrh.
• It helps to control heart rate and blood pressure.
• It helps to relieve headaches, stress, fatigue, and nervous conditions and to relieve itching.

Radish

Nutritional Values:

• It is excellent source of vitamin C.
• It is good source of calcium & protein.
• They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium & copper

Medicinal values:

• It contains cancer-protective properties.
• Radishes have been effective when used as a medicinal food for liver disorders.
• They help to maintain a healthy gallbladder and liver, and improve digestion

Sweet Corn

It is also known as Maize, Maka.

Nutritional Values:

• High in complex carbohydrates & dietary fibbers.
• Low in protein and fats.

Medicinal values:

• Increasing the flow of urine, Detoxifying the kidneys
• Lower the risks of dental problems.
• Boost up estrogen (female hormone) activities.

Cluster Bean

It is commonly known as Guar or Gawar.

Nutritional values:

• Rich source of protein and fibber

Medicinal values:

• Effective in treating diseases like Irritable Bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, colitis and also helps in reducing cholesterol .
• Useful for weight loss and diabetes

Green Beans

It is also known as Ghevda or Papadi.

Nutritional Values:

• Low in saturated fat. No cholesterol. Very low in sodium
• High in calcium, iron, dietary fiber, manganese, magnesium, potassium, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin A, vitamin C.

Medicinal Values:

• Lowers high blood pressure.
• Reduces risk of developing colon cancer.
• Beneficial for those suffering from asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Can reduce the frequency of migraine attacks in people.
• Beneficial for menstruating as well as pregnant women.

French bean

Commonly known as Beans, Green Beans or Farasbi.

Nutritional values:

• Green beans are an excellent source of manganese, vitamin K and vitamin C.
• They are very good source of dietary fiber, potassium, iron, foliate and vitamin A.
• They are a good source of calcium, protein, magnesium, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, and copper.

Medicinal values:

• Ideal food for those on weight loss diets.
• Helps in healthy development of the baby’s heart during pregnancy.
• Stimulate urine flow and help in the elimination of toxins from the body.

Baby Corn

Nutritional Values:

• It is a rich source of Vit-C.
• High Dietary Fiber,
• It contains Vit- B & Sodium.

Medicinal values:

• Helps lower cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of colon cancer.
• Corn, if consumed in moderate quantities, can be beneficial for those suffering from diabetes.
• Corn helps the generation of new cells, Important before and during pregnancy.
• Those suffering from anemia have shown positive effects after consuming corns.
• The Pantothenic acid present in corns helps with the physiological functions of the body.

Broccoli

Nutritional values:

• Broccoli is low in calories, but is especially rich in vitamins A, C, K, B6 and E, folic acid, and rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium.
• Broccoli provides a variety of very strong anti-oxidants

Medicinal values:

• It helps to protect from prostate, colon, urinary bladder, pancreatic, and breast cancers.
• Act against Immune system, Stomach disorders, Eye disorders, skin diseases.

Cabbage

It is commonly known as Gobhi, Pattagobhi or Kobi.

Nutritional value:

• Very low in fat and calories, good source of vitamin C.
• Fresh cabbage is an excellent source of natural antioxidant, storehouse of phyto-chemicals

Medicinal value:

• It helps in detoxification, proper muscle development, healing of stomach ulcer, boosting of energy metabolism.
• Helpful to treat headache, asthma, bronchitis and digestion problems.

Cauliflower

It is commonly known as Fulgobhi or Flower,

Nutritional value:

• It comprises of several health-benefiting antioxidants and vitamins in addition to be very low in fat.
• Contains no cholesterol, fiber, and complex carbohydrates. Contains several anti-cancer phyto-chemicals.
• It is an also good source of minerals such as manganese, copper, iron, calcium and potassium.

Medicinal values:

• Helps fight against harmful free radicals, boosts immunity and prevents from infections and cancers.
• Active against stomach ulcer, helps counter the hypertension.

Okra

Commonly known as Ladies Finger or Bhindi.

Nutritional values:

• Contains high fiber, vitamin C, and foliate.
• Good source of calcium and potassium.
• Okra is also known for being high in antioxidants.

Medicinal values:

• Acts against heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and hypertension.
• Increase blood flow in kidney & control blood sugar

Brinjal

Commonly known as the Eggplant, Baingan or Wangi.

Nutritional Values:

• Eggplant is very low in calories and fats but rich in soluble fiber content
• Good source of minerals like manganese, copper, iron and potassium

Medicinal Values:

• It possesses many medicinal properties and is used as a remedy for cancer, hypertension and diabetes.
• It is effective to control high blood cholesterol, reduces swellings of legs

Capsicum

It is commonly known as Simla, Bell Pepper or Sweet Pepper.

Nutritional values:

• Rich source of vitamin-C, minerals like iron, copper, zinc, potassium, manganese, magnesium and selenium.

Medicinal values:

• Capsaicin has anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic and anti-diabetic properties. It also reduces cholesterol levels in obese individuals.
• Act as a co-factor for enzyme, It facilitate cellular metabolism

Chilly

It is commonly known as mirchi.

Nutritional values:

• It is a rich source of vitamin-C
• Chilies contain good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium

Medicinal values:

• Improves the digestive system and also dissolves the blood clots.
• Prevents wrinkles and other skin problems.
• Green chilies also inhibit stomach cancers.
• It is also known as mood stabilizers, Green chilies act as a decongestant so helps in lung and sinus problems.

Drumsticks

It is commonly known as Shevga or Shejvan ki phalli.

Nutritional values:

• Drumstick comprises of proteins, carbohydrates, fats and dietary fiber,
• It contains many essential vitamins namely, Vitamin B complex, and minerals

Medicinal values:

• Excellent health tonic for maintaining and enhancing the strength of the skeletal system.
• Herbal treatment for diarrhea, cholera, dysentery and jaundice.
• Drumstick soups are considered as a good cure for any kind of chest congestions, sore throats and coughs. Also improves bone health
• Provides relief for diabetic patients and prevents urinary tract infections and disorders effectively.

Lemon

It is also known as Nimbu & Limbu.

Nutritional Values:

• It is free of fat and cholesterol.
• It is rich source of Vit-C, also contains B-complex vitamins and important minerals such as copper, calcium, iron and potassium.

Medicinal Values:

• Lemon juice mixed with hot water is effective in curing problems like digestive disorders, nausea, heartburn and biliousness.
• Lemons are also beneficial for alleviating problems of the lower intestines like constipation and worm infestations.
• The high vitamin C content of lemons treats infections like asthma, tonsillitis and sore throat. It also helps to cure kidney stone, arthritis or rheumatism, malaria and headaches.
• Concentrated lemon balms are helpful for curing cough, colds, high blood pressure, high fever, dizziness and menstrual cramps.

Tomato

Nutritional Values:

• Low in saturated fat. No cholesterol. Low in sodium
• Very high in dietary fiber, manganese, potassium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, thiamin.
• Very high in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, Vit-K

Medicinal Values:

• Lycopene, present in tomatoes, has been known to neutralize free radicals in the body and cut the risk of prostate cancer.
• Those who eat raw tomatoes have been found to be at a much lesser risk of developing rectal, colon, lung or stomach cancer.
• Eating tomatoes might help reduce the risk of heart attack.
• Consuming raw tomato on a regular basis can help improve the texture of your skin and add glow.
• Tomato is known to help protect the liver from cirrhosis and can dissolve gall stones as well.

Garlic

It is also known as Lehsun & Lasun.

Nutritional Values:

• High levels of vitamins (Specially Vit B-6, Vit-C & manganese), Carbohydrates and minerals.

Medicinal Values:

• Garlic acts as an antiseptic & helps in curing the wounds very quickly. Garlic stimulates the immune system of body.
• Helps fighting against various infection & acts against inflammation and infection, including colds, coughs.
• Eating garlic on regular basis provides some protection against cancer.
• Helps in lowering down the blood pressure & cardiovascular problems. It keeps arteries and heart healthy. It controls blood pressure and poor circulation.
• Prevents & relieves chronic bronchitis, respiratory problems, and catarrh oral asthma, hysteria, dropsy & scurvy.

Ginger

It is also known as Adrak.

Nutritional Values:

• Ginger root is low in calories and is cholesterol free.
• It is a very good source of essential vitamins and nutrients such as Vitamin B6, B5.
• It is also a good source of minerals, such as potassium, copper, magnesium and manganese.

Medicinal Values:

• Relieve common cold, cough, and sore throat.
• Have sedative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It may reduce nausea caused by motion sickness or pregnancy and may relieve migraine.
• Helps in controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
• Ginger is often used to treat urinary tract infections, malaria and yellow fever.
• Ginger can help to relieve indigestion, stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Onion

Nutritional Values:

• Onions are very low in calories and fats; however, rich in soluble dietary fiber & Carbohydrate.
• They are also good in antioxidant vitamin, vitamin-C and mineral manganese.
• Onions also have minerals calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, selenium, fluoride and iron.

Medicinal Values:

• It protects from cancers and helps lower blood sugar levels in diabetics.
• It lowers cholesterol production & it is also found to have anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal activities.
• It reduces total blood pressure. Further, it blocks platelet-clot formation.
• Onions can help improve bone health by increasing bone density.

Potato

Nutritional Values:

• Potatoes are one of the richest sources of starch, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
• They contain very little fat and no cholesterol.
• It is richest sources of B-complex group of vitamins such as pyridoxine (vitamin B6), thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and foliates.
• They also contain adequate amounts of many essential minerals like Iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, copper and potassium.

Medicinal Values:

• It helps prevent constipation, decrease absorption of dietary cholesterol and there by lower plasma LDL cholesterol.
• It helps to protect cancer. It is a reliable source of carbohydrates in diabetics
• It has anti-cancer and cardio-protective properties.

Beet Root

Nutritional Values:

• Very high in dietary fiber
• High in iron & vitamin C

Medicinal Values:

• Serves to regenerate and reactivate the red blood cells and supply fresh oxygen to body.
• It helps maintain the elasticity of the body & normalize blood pressure.
• It has significant anti-cancer properties.
• It facilitates bowel movements and fights constipation.
• Beetroot juice, when coupled with carrot juice, is very effectual in combating gall bladder and kidney ailments.
• It detoxifies the liver and also the entire system, of excessive alcohol abuse.
• Beetroot is also a potent source for healing liver toxicity or bile ailments, such as jaundice, hepatitis, food poisoning, diarrhea and vomiting.

Carrot

Nutritional Values:

• Very low in saturated fat. No cholesterol
• Very high in dietary fiber, manganese, niacin, potassium, thiamin, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C

Medicinal Values:

• It particularly helps in the prevention of cataracts, astigmatism and macular degeneration.
• It is a very powerful detoxifier and helps in cleansing the liver & prevention of conditions like acne, caused by blood toxicity
• If you are a chain smoker or are regularly exposed to second-hand smoke, make it a habit to consume carrot juice regularly.
• It helps keeping a balance in the blood acidity and the blood sugar levels.
• It contributes in the process of blood building and thereby, in the prevention of anemia.