Ash Gourd Juice: Benefits and Recipe of this juice

What is Ash Gourd

The scientific name of ash gourd is Benincasa hispida. Ash gourd is also known as winter melon, white gourd melon, white gourd, wax gourd, or ash pumpkin. It is the only member of the genus Benincasa.

Ash gourd is also called “Kushmanda” in Sanskrit. “Kush” means energy, and “anda” means egg. It is referred to as the “egg of energy.” Drinking ash gourd juice can permanently relieve constipation.

First, please make sure that you collect ash gourd specifically. Similar vegetables, like gourds and pumpkins, are also available, but you must use only ash gourd to make this juice. It would be even better if you could arrange an organic ash gourd. 

See the picture below to understand what an ash gourd looks like.

Ash gourd juice benefits

Nowadays, we still need to remember this drink. Ash gourd is much more beneficial when consumed as juice rather than cooking it. If anyone drinks ash gourd juice in the morning on an empty stomach, they will see results within the first week. Some more ash gourd juice benefits are:

• Drinking ash gourd juice helps lower glucose levels in people with high blood sugar.
• It can help relieve insomnia.
• It can enhance children’s intelligence if they have low cognitive ability.
• A brighter complexion.
• Improved digestion. Drinking ash gourd juice can improve our digestion. Ash gourd is high in fiber and water, which is very beneficial for our digestive system.
• Support for weight loss if added to your diet.
• If you drink this juice regularly and have constipation, it will help. Ash gourd juice is one of the best remedies for ease constipation.

Some vital things before making ash gourd juice:

Our bodies easily recognize and absorb things produced naturally. If ash gourd is grown with chemicals, it won’t be as beneficial. Only organic ash gourd is very beneficial for us. 

We need to eat more vegetables, but it’s important to remember that these vegetables should be organic. Eating vegetables grown with chemical pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and preservatives can harm your gut.

90% of our body is composed of bacteria and microbiomes, not cells. The food we eat isn’t just for us but for our microbiomes. They consume the food and send us back what they have left. So, what do they eat? They eat organic, chemical-free food.

To get the full benefits of ash gourd, you should grow it naturally, and the seeds should be organic, not hybrid.

Choosing Ash Gourd For Juice:

1. Ensure the ash gourd has a white coating over it.
2. The weight should be at least 2 kg.

Ash gourd juice recipe:

For one person, take 250-300 grams of ash gourd and cut it into small pieces like in the picture below.

Remove the skin and seeds, as shown. You can blend it, but it’s better to use a cold-press juicer to make ash gourd juice. Clean the ash gourd properly, then put the cut pieces in a blender. Add 50 ml of fresh water and blend for some time. 

After blending:

1. Strain it using a clean white cloth.
2. Drink this liquid. You can add one spoonful of organic coconut oil.
3. Blend the mixture again, then drink it. 

You can also add organic honey if you don’t have diabetes or high sugar levels. Honey has enzymes that are good for our gut.

After preparing the juice:

Please Do not put this juice in the fridge, as this will damage its quality. You can store the ash gourd in the refrigerator, but when making the juice, take it out and let it sit at room temperature for a while before preparing it.

Drink the juice immediately after making it—don’t keep it for a long time. Drink it slowly, especially if you have IBS, digestion problems, or issues with gut bacteria. 

If you drink this juice too quickly, it won’t digest properly, causing digestive issues. It’s best to drink this juice slowly. Let it sit in your mouth for a while before swallowing, allowing your stomach to accept it more easily.

Additional Information:

We often throw away the top part of the ash gourd stem, as well as the stems of chilies and tomatoes. This part of the ash gourd contains live bacteria and enzymes, which are very useful for our gut. We can cut the top part into small pieces and eat it like a vegetable.

Our past generations ate organic vegetables and didn’t suffer from the diseases we face today. They also led healthier lifestyles. Nowadays, most vegetables are grown using chemical processes. If you clean your vegetables with enzymes after buying them, 60-70% of the toxicity will be reduced.

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