Chhattisgarh Tuma Fruit (Lagenaria siceraria) Decorative & Delicious

Lagenaria siceraria is commonly known as Bottle Gourd in English and Louki in Hindi. The fruit of this plant is used as a vegetable in so many countries. A tribe-state of India Chhattisgarh some of the tribal community are making its decorative ornaments and other. In Chhattisgarh lagenaria siceraria is known as Tuma and its crafting is very popular as Tuma Craft not only in India but also around the world. The presented book also covers the medicinal aspect of lagenaria siceraria including pharmacognostic and pharmacological aspects. A no of methods are adopted to prepared a spiced vegetable of lagenaria siceraria in India which enhance the taste also provided in this book.