Ridge gourd (Turai)
Light cooling gourd, gentle on digestion, good for pitta.
neutral for Vatareduces Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Guna (qualities): light
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.