“Kovakkai” refers to the ivy gourd which also known as gherkin, baby watermelon, or little gourd in some areas of the world. The scientific name of this plant is “coccinia grandis.
HEALTH BENEFITS:-
- The kovakkai fruit is known to have essential vitamins like A and C and health-enhancing minerals like beta-carotene.
- Traditionally, this particular plant is also used as a form of medicineespecially in the treatment of conditions like fever, leprosy, and common respiratory problems.
- kovakkai has beneficial effects for people with diabetes as it contains compounds that help regulate sugar levels.