Tropical and subtropical vegetables (2+1)

Economic importance

• It contains 2% protein, 0.3% fat, 2.2% carbohydrates, 153 IU vitamin A and 29mg vitamin C per 100g edible portion. The fruits are used in making curry and fried and for making pickles. A famous sweet by putting the fruits in sugar syrup is made in India.
• Immature fruits of pointed gourd are used as vegetables. It is recommended also for bronchitis, biliousness high fever and nervousness.The fruit is particularly recommended during convalescence. It is easily digested and is a diuretic, laxative, and cardiatonic.