Can bottle gourd replace blood thinners for heart blockages?
Despite its fibre and antioxidant content, bottle gourd cannot dissolve arterial plaque. "No medication-conventional or traditional-can fully remove blockages," notes Dr P Rammanohar. Cardiovascular disease demands evidence-based care: statins, antiplatelets, or surgery when required. While bottle gourd supports lipid control, relying on it instead of treatment risks severe events.