Guess Me!?!

Shaped like a bottle am I
Can be used as an utensil
Paint on me when I am dry
Cook me as a savory dish or dessert

Who am I ?????

Health Benefits

I can promote weight loss being lowest in calories
relieve constipation and hemorrhoids
lower blood pressure and heart ailments
hydrate and cool the body in summer
reduce inflammation of liver and kidneys
and support the urinary system

Special benefits 
My leaves and tendrils are edible; 
Carry higher concentrations of 
vitamins and minerals

B_O_T_T_L_E_G_O_U_R_D

Botanical Name : "Lageneria Ciceraria"

Bottle Gourd Juice: 
- Blend in a juicing machine  1 cup cut cubes of peeled bottle gourd +1"ginger +a few mint leaves.
- Add  1 cup water +1/2 tsp each cumin and black pepper powder
- Mix in 1/4 tsp salt +1 tbsp lemon juice
Caution: 
Bitter Bottle Gourd may cause vomiting and diarrhea problems. 
Tasting the cut pieces prior to juicing is recommended