Peechinga:We call this Ridge gourd as peechinga in malayalam. There are two types of Ridge gourd. One is bitter in taste and used for medicinal purposes. The other tastes non bitter which is used as vegetable all over the country. It's a climber. Many dishes are made of this vegetable in India. Ridge gourd is used for hair treatment too. It revitalizes the hair's root and helps to restore the pigment. Dry these gourd in shade and soak few pieces in coconut oil for three to four days. Heat this oil in a low flame. When the oils color changes to black turn off the stove and store in a container when it comes to room temperature. Massage this oil into your scalp. Use this oil thrice a week.
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