Calabash

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Vitamins and Minerals

Calabash contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, calcium, thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, and niacin.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no” el_class=”essen”]

Essential to (Body parts/Functions)

Calabash has the potential to reduce blood pressure and ability to decrease headaches. Calabash is also useful to stop bleeding.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]

Origin and Usage

Calabash was found in 1691. It is also known as bottle gourd and white-flowered gourd. Calabash belongs to the Cucurbits family. Its shapes vary according to the varieties. They can be rounded and huge, small bottle-shaped, or slim. Calabash is used as cooked. They are also used to carry water, clean rice, and as food containers.

Cultural Importance

Calabash has cultural importance as in China it is a symbol for health. In Hawaii, I refer to the large serving bowl and in India and Bangladesh, it is used as a resonator in many string instruments.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]