Round Bottle Gourd

Round Bottle Gourd (Gol Lauki) – Description:

Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Family: Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber family)

Description:
Round bottle gourd, commonly known as Gol Lauki or Tinda Lauki, is a round or oval-shaped variety of the regular bottle gourd. It has a smooth, light green skin and white, tender flesh inside. The vegetable is soft, juicy, and mildly sweet in flavor when young.

Plant:

• The round bottle gourd plant is a creeper or climber vine with large, broad leaves and yellowish-white flowers.

• It thrives well in warm and sunny climates and is usually grown on trellises for better fruit quality.

Nutritional Value:
Gol Lauki is low in calories but high in water content, fiber, and vitamins such as vitamin C and B-complex. It also provides minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium.

Health Benefits:

• Helps in digestion and prevents acidity and constipation.

• Good for hydration and weight management.

• Useful for heart health and cooling the body during summer.

• Acts as a natural detoxifier and supports liver function.

Common Names:

• Hindi: Gol Lauki / Ghiya / Doodhi

• English: Round Bottle Gourd / Calabash

• Tamil: Suraikkai (round type)

• Telugu: Anapakaya (round)

• Bengali: Lau (gol variety)