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Ridge Gourd (Tori) Hindi Name: Tori A long vegetable with a dark green ridged skin and a white spongy flesh with soft seeds. It is prepared by removing the skin of the vegetable and then cooked. Ridge gourd is very prominent in Indian cooking. A long vegetable with a dark green ridged skin and a white spongy flesh with soft seeds. It is called as sponge gourd in Chinese cuisine Ridge gourd has been used since ancient times for its nutritional value and finds mention in various kinds of Ayurveda preparations. There is a high content of dietary fibre and very low saturated fat. It is good for people who want to lose weight. Ridge gourd juice is consumed as a remedy for jaundice. It is rich in Vitamin C, thiamine and riboflavin. It also contains magnesium, iron and manganese. It helps purify the blood, strengthens functioning of the liver and provides relief from intoxication. It contains peptides that help regulate blood glucose levels. Ridge gourd leaves are used for curing diabetes and conjunctivitis. The juice from the leaves is applied as an ointment for treating all types of skin diseases.