The mild flavor of ash gourd is similar to cucumber, and the fruit's flesh is a common addition to Chinese and Indian recipes. The fruit has been utilized in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for millennia and is said to have a variety of health advantages. Ash gourd is 96 percent water and has a low calorie, fat, protein, and carbohydrate content. Despite this, it is high in fiber and contains trace levels of several nutrients.