Chunch / चुंच / Jew’s Mallow / Molokhiya / Corchorus olitorius.L

Other Names

Status & Habitat

Raw: No
Ripe: N/A
Both Raw & Ripe: No
Dangerous Form to Consume: Raw plant
As Food: Leaves may be eaten raw or cooked; used as a thickening agent; used in salads or brewed into tea.
As Medicine: Plant infusion is used to increase appetite and strength and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Cooking Method: Leaves may be eaten raw or cooked; used as a thickening agent; used in salads or brewed into tea.
Preservation / Curing Technique: N/A
Does Require Another Plants to be cooked together: No
Souring Agents Required: N/A

Nutritional Benefit: Anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective properties.
Medicinal Benefit: Helps increase appetite and strength, has anti-inflammatory properties.

Tribal Wisdom: Plant infusion is used to increase appetite and strength and has anti-inflammatory properties.