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Every day, if you drink a glass of ash gourd juice in the morning, you will see it will do wonders for your intellect. Your intellect will be very sharp and it brings energy without agitation in the system. Daily consumption of ash gourd will do miracles for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased Energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsumption of ash gourd brings an enormous amount of energy, at the same time it keeps your nerves very calm. If you drink coffee, it gives you energy with agitation. If you drink a glass of ash gourd, it gives you an enormous amount of energy and still keeps you calm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstipation, Piles, Boils: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you consume a little bit of ash gourd juice, it cools down the system. 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The fruit is large, and the flesh is firm with a dark orange colour and a small seed cavity. The non-sutured fruit has a full net and is produced on a vigorous vine, setting mainly on the crown. It is a highly adaptable variety and has shown excellent tolerance to ground cracking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Important Note\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eThese seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram), DO NOT eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Keep them away from children \u0026amp; animals. Wear gloves and thoroughly wash skin with water \u0026amp; soap after touching the seeds. Treated seeds do not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. These treated seeds are strictly for propagation or growing in the garden only. 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