Caigua (Cyclanthera pedata), horned gourd or caigua is a species of plant from the cucurbit family. The fruits are eaten raw like cucumbers or cooked. When cooked, the seeds are often removed and the fruit is stuffed with various ingredients. The fruits are cholesterol-lowering, anti-diabetic and blood pressure-lowering and help with weight loss. Also contains immune-boosting, anti-cancer, antioxidant flavonoids