Bottle gourd (Lauki)
Light, cooling, easy-to-digest gourd — excellent for pitta and detox.
neutral for Vatareduces Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Guna (qualities): light, watery
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Shaka varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.