Snake gourd scientifically called as Tricosanthes cucumerina is a well-known plant, the fruit of which is mainly consumed as a vegetable. It is an annual climber and it is commonly called as snake gourd, viper gourd, snake tomato or long tomato. The fruit is usually consumed as a vegetable due to its good nutritional value. The fruit is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B and Vitamin C. It improves the appetite and acts as a tonic and stomachic and cures biliousness. The wild bitter forms are used in many ayurvedic preparations. Every part of this plant is used to treat various diseases. We are sure that this book will be extremely useful to undergraduate students, postgraduate students, research scholars, and teachers. This will also find favour among vegetable research workers, extension workers and farmers of the country.