Friday, January 25, 2013

Malabar Spinach



Malabar spinach is not spinach, but related Spinach. Malabar Spinach is fleshy and thick leaves which are juicy tastes like citrus and pepper.



Nutritional Values of Malabar Spinach:

  • Malabar Spinach gives strength to the body as it has rich amino acids.
  • Malabar Spinach prevents Iron, anemia and Protein deficiency.
  • Malabar Spinach is an equal substitute for meat, egg and fish.
  • Malabar Spinach will release the pains of rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Malabar Spinach will cure all types of dental problems when it is chewed.
  • Malabar Spinach paste used in treating boils; ulcers and abscesses help suppress the release of fuss.
  • Malabar Spinach having essential Phyto chemicals (Saponins, Xanthones) that fights with cancer and other diseases.
  • Malabar Spinach is excellent source Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6 and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Potassium,
  • Magnesium, Copper and Calcium.
  • Malabar Spinach astringent property of the cooked roots is beneficial in curing curb diarrhea.
  • Malabar Spinach Leaves are high in fiber and helps in the fastening digestion process.
  • Malabar Spinach leaf paste mixed with butter will create a soothing and cooling effect when applied to burns and scalds.
  • Malabar Spinach fruits are natural lipstick. Due to active coloring agent property in fruits it is used in preparing cosmetics.
  • Malabar Spinach is rich in folic acid that prevents birth defects on the neural tube of the baby in the womb.
  • The ancients believed Malabar Spinach can be used in treating hemorrhages and can enhance fertility in women.
  • Red Malabar Spinach Cools the body dissolves nodes and tumors.

Cautions with Malabar Spinach:

  • Malabar Spinach is mild laxative and diuretic.
  • Malabar Spinach leaves will thicken soup due to its mucilagin.

Juices with Malabar Spinach:

  • Malabar Spinach + Horse gram + Lemon Juice Soup flush out Kidney stones.
  • Malabar Spinach + coconut Water Juice acts as diuretic.
  • Malabar Spinach will prevent hypertension, Heart diseases, and Gonorrhea and Urinary problems.
  • Malabar Spinach + Bramhi Leaves Juice will increase memory power and aids better sleep.
  • Malabar Spinach Juice + Salt decoction will cure Throat pain, bulge's of tonsils and cold.

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