04/03/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
A recent review published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica) has various biological activities that are beneficial to a person’s health. In the review, the team from Bangladesh analyzed the bioactive compounds in pointed gourd using scientific studies.
In sum, this review showed the potential health benefits of pointed gourd.
Read the full text of the study at this link.
To read more studies on the health benefits of pointed gourd, visit FoodIsMedicine.com.
Journal Reference:
Khandaker M, Akter S, Imam MZ. TRICHOSANTHES DIOICA ROXB.: A VEGETABLE WITH DIVERSE PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES. Food Science and Human Wellness. March 2018;7(1):34-48. DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2017.12.005
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