đŋ Blog Title:Parbal (Pointed Gourd / Potol): The Green Gift of Nature – Nutrition, Health Benefits, and Traditional Value
đĨ Parwal (Pointed Gourd): A Green Treasure of Health and Tradition đŋ (Blog in English, Bengali & Hindi with Disclaimer) --- đ English Section Introduction Parwal, also known as Pointed Gourd or Potol in Bengali, is one of India’s most loved and healthful green vegetables. Commonly grown in eastern and northern India, Parwal is a humble yet powerful source of nutrition. Despite its simplicity, it has an important place in traditional Indian diets and Ayurvedic healing practices. Let’s explore how this small green vegetable holds such immense value — from kitchens to clinics, from village gardens to modern nutrition tables. --- 1. Scientific and Botanical Overview Scientific Name: Trichosanthes dioica Family: Cucurbitaceae (same family as cucumber and bottle gourd) Common Names: English: Pointed Gourd Hindi: Parwal Bengali: Potol Assamese: Patal Oriya: Patola Parwal is a climbing vine that thrives in warm, humid climates. The plant produces small, green, oval-shaped fr...