Abstract

KUSHMANDA (BENINCASA HISPIDA): AN AMAZING FOOD IN AYURVEDA

*Aparajita Das and Swagata Chakraborty

Abstract

The prime source of energy for humans is the plant kingdom. Our ancient science Ayurveda has explained a number of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, with its nutritional and therapeutic indications thousand of year back. All we know intake of proper food in proper quaintly gives a healthy life. Now a day’s researcher again started to draw attention to the benefits of food items in the promotion of health of healthy person, prevention of diseases and treatment also. Kushmanda is one of amazing fruit which can enhances health, prevent many diseases and treat many health problems. This article provides all essential information about kushmanda with classical references as well as modern view.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Food, Kushmanda, Health.