Also known as the Serpent gourd, Snake squash, Club gourd, Chichinda, Padwal, and Pudalangai in the southern states of India.

In Ayurveda, the ancient medical system of India, the Snake gourd serves multiple purposes and acts as a cooling ingredient. Ingesting the fruit, leaves, and flowers of the Snake gourd plant is believed to help aid in digestive disorders, diabetes, and skin diseases. Snake gourds are also believed to help in the treatment of a variety of ailments such as fever, low immunity, general debility, frequent urination, hair loss, and obesity.

Snake gourds should appear within 40-60 days of planting.