Occurrence: Marshy areas in grasslands; Evergreen Forests
Season of Availability: Rainy season; Flowering in September to December
Geography: Indian Subcontinet,SE. China to Tropical Asia and N. Australia
Method of Propagation: Seed propagation
Part used for Propagation: Seeds
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Leaves
Can be Eaten Raw: Yes
Method of Consumption
Raw: Yes
Ripe:
Both Raw & Ripe: Yes
Dangerous Form to Consume: None
As Food: Cooked in sabjis
As Medicine: Used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: N/A
Boiling Before Cooking: N/A
Pickling: N/A
Brining: N/A
Fermenting: N/A
Drying for later Consumption: N/A
Overall Method: Used for medicinal purposes.
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Contains carbohydrates and proteins.
Medicinal Benefit: Used in ayurvedic medicine. Significant Anti-inflammatory benefits
Tribal Wisdom
Tribal Wisdom: Used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. Sometimes also used as a galactogogue to increase lactation in post partum
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Cooked in sabjis
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