its waxy-skinned edible fruit. b. The fruit of this plant, often cooked as a vegetable or boiled and sweetened as a confection. Also called wax gourd.Ash-gourd juice is a popular home remedy for peptic ulcers. Ash-gourd juice is also used to treat diabetes. Ash-gourd is also useful in treating respiratory disorders like asthma, blood-related diseases, and urinary diseases like kidney stones. Every part of this fruit is useful.
