This vegetable is effective in heart problems, cancer, skin diseases, eye diseases and liver problems

You must have seen Kantola or sweet bitter gourd somewhere while buying vegetables. This green round, small sized thorny vegetable is very beneficial for health. Consuming it prevents many diseases. According to a research, if blood sugar patients consume it, it helps in controlling their sugar level. It is known by the names Kakora, Kantola, Chadhail, Meetha Karela, Kikora, Kantila etc. It works as a medicinal drug. Kakora gives more strength than meat.

Kakora is used as a panacea for many diseases. Kakora is rich in antioxidants. It contains flavonoids which prevent heart disease, cancer, skin diseases, eye diseases and liver problems. Fiber is found in it.

Apart from this, consuming Kantola provides relief from fever. According to research published on the NCBI website, antipyretic properties are present in the juice of Kantola root. Which can help in reducing the effect of fever. If there is a very high fever, then applying a paste of its root provides relief.

Apart from phenolic compounds and flavonoids, anti-oxidants are also found in Kantola, which protect body cells from oxidative stress and damage caused by free radicals. Kantola is low in calories and carbohydrates, so it controls weight.

Dietary fiber in Kantola works as a medicine for constipation. It helps in clearing the stomach. Apart from this, consuming Kantola provides a good amount of Vitamin C.