Lauki or bottle gourd juice has been quite in fame, thanks Baba Ramdev. One reason people rush to the Ayurvedic stalls to get it is because this juice is an excellent weight loss tool. But what many of us are not aware of is that it is a healthy daily tonic and can work wonders for our health. Here are some of its benefits:
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