What is gourd?

What is gourd?

What is gourd?

The gourd is a plant of the genus Cucurbitaceae. It is also called gourd shell, gourd, pot gourd, and cattail gourd. It is generally available on the market after autumn. It has many places of production, the most common of which are Hunan, Hubei, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and other regions.

What does a gourd look like?

The gourd is an annual plant. Its petiole is slender, generally 20 cm long. Its leaves are ovate-heart-shaped with some hairs on the back. Its fruit is green and later turns yellow.

Gourd recipe

1. Gourd with garlic

Add the minced garlic into the hot oil and stir-fry for a few minutes, then add the gourd to the pan and continue stir-frying for about three minutes.

2. Scrambled Eggs with Gourd

First, fry the eggs in a pan, then remove them and set aside. Stir-fry the gourd in the pan for a few minutes, then add the eggs and add appropriate amount of salt.

The efficacy and function of gourd

In addition to being edible, gourd can also be used as medicine. Its medicinal value is very high. It can generally stop diarrhea and induce vomiting. It can also be used for symptoms such as dysentery, lung disease, and rash. However, people with weak spleen and stomach should try not to eat it.


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