Bath Sponge is a widely cultivated coarse, vigorous, monoecious and annual vine that bears cylindrical and smooth fruits, a plant member of the family Cucurbitaceae, which is easy to grow, cultivated throughout Asia and the United States for the food and scrubbers but is inherent to Tropical Africa and Asia.
• It grows on bushy plants that are 30 ft. (9 m) long. The plant has got five angled stems. The leaves are dark green, ovate-reinform with silvery patches topside.
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• The flowers are monoecious, yellow having the diameter of 5-7.5 cm.
• The plant bears flowers during summer.
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Its Active Constituents:
• It contains various anti-oxidants, Minerals, Vitamins, nutrients and Lipids.
• Bath Sponge is an excellent source of
Vitamin A and Carbohydrate.• Bath Sponge is also a very good source of
Vitamin B5, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Magnesium.
Health Benefits of Bath Sponge
Anti-Aging
• Vitamin C (which is found in Bath Sponge) is essential for the production of Protein (to form Tendons, Skin, blood vessels and ligaments) and can reduce the Skin dryness, wrinkles and slows down the aging process and also assists in the healing process of Wound and scars.
• Its hydrating and gives the Skin a feeling of fullness, making you look younger.
Foods & Bones
Cardiovascular System
• Vitamin B5 (present in Bath Sponge in higher amounts) in 900 mg dose helps to reduce the bad Cholesterol and triglycerides which reduce the chances of cardiovascular disease.
Note:
* One should consult the physician before taking Bath Sponge.
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Circulatory System
• It has Vitamin B6 whose consumption in adequate amount reduces or prevents the symptoms of Anemia (the result of inadequate red blood cells) from occurring as it is essential to the production of hemoglobin in the blood (a key component which helps to transport the oxygen to the cells and mobilizes Iron).
Foods & Circulatory System
Detoxification
• Bath Sponge roots boiled in Water are great for dissolving away Kidney Stones, and for detoxing the spleen.
• Its helpful with urinary bladder inflammation and urethritis when cut into small pieces and eaten with a little Lime juice.
Foods & Detoxification
Diabetes
• It contain Manganese which promotes the secretion of insulin, reduce the Lipid peroxidation, enhance the mitochondrial function and is essential for the production of Digestive enzymes which is responsible for a process called gluconeogenesis.
• The food and herbs rich in Magnesium (such as Bath Sponge) helps to reduce the chances of type 2 Diabetes because Magnesium is essential for glucose Metabolism.
• It also contains insulin like peptides that lowers and balances blood sugar.
Foods & Diabetes
Eye
• Vitamin A (present in Bath Sponge) prevents from the macular degeneration that leads to the blindness. Accordingly, taking Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Copper, Vitamin E and Zinc, decreases chances of macular degeneration by 25% in a six (6) year period (National Eye Institute).
Foods & Eye
The Liver
• Bath Sponge juice prepared by pounding the fresh Vegetable or its powder made from its bitter seeds acts as a natural remedy in the treatment of Jaundice. One (1) cup of fresh Bath Sponge juice with a little sweetener taken twice (2) a day is important for healing Liver disease and Jaundice.
• Regular consumption of it results in purification of blood and improved Liver health. Bath Sponge extracts have blood cleansing properties and is helpful in Liver detoxification by purifying, restoring and nourishing The Liver that is ill due to Alcohol intoxication.
• Ridge gourd also helps eliminate toxins and waste from the system while improving immunity.
Foods & The Liver
Metabolism
• Bath Sponge roots boiled in Water are great for healing swollen Lymph glands and the leaves used for tea is great for Diarrhea.
• It lots of Fiber content is important for providing a good environment for growing of Probiotic bacteria and boosting our Immune System.
Foods & Metabolism
Musculoskeletal System
• Copper (a mineral found in Bath Sponge) provides Anti-Inflammatory properties which soothe Stiffness and pain which is related to Arthritis.
• It can help prevent muscle pain as its Potassium content balances the Fluid levels, helps to relax muscles and assists in the breakdown of Protein and Carbohydrates on which the muscle depends for the repair and Energy.
Note:
* Low presence of Potassium leads to the Muscle Cramps, spasms and pain.
Foods & Musculoskeletal System
The Brain & Nervous System
• Its a good source of Magnesium, where a dose of 300 mg of Magnesium is shown to lower the recurrence of Migraines Headaches and assists to balance the neurotransmitters in the body (Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics study).
• Iron is essential for bodily oxygen intake through the blood and oxygen is required for the brain to function properly.
Foods & Nervous System
Weight Management
• Fiber and Minerals in the Bath Sponge gives body a feeling of fullness, helping in weight lose.
Foods & Weight Management
