Coccinia grand is, the ivy/ little gourd, also known as scarlet gourd and Kowai, is a tropical vine. It is also very popular in the Indian states. It is so common in our daily platter that we often miss to notice the health benefits this green vegetable offers. Ivy gourd is a store house of a range of vitamins and minerals. This vegetable is also known for its anti-oxidant content and it has been used in Ayurveda for centuries as an anti-bacterial and anti-triglyceride agent.