Method of Propagation: Seed and vegetative propagation
Part used for Propagation: Seeds stem cuttings
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Leaves and Stem
Can be Eaten Raw: Yes
Method of Consumption
Raw: Yes
Ripe: N/A
Both Raw & Ripe: N/A
Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A
As Food: Roots are sweet and eaten raw. Shoots and leaves are cooked as vegetables or eaten raw as salad.
As Medicine: Paste of buds is applied to areas of the body affected by ringworm; juice induces vomiting.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: No
Boiling Before Cooking: Not required
Pickling: No
Brining: No
Fermenting: No
Drying for later Consumption: No
Overall Method: Roots may be eaten raw as a sweet; leaves may be cooked into a sabji or eaten raw in salad.
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Rich in ascorbic acid.
Medicinal Benefit: Aids to combat heavy metal toxicity in body, diabetes, hypertension, digestive issues and liver ailments
Tribal Wisdom
Tribal Wisdom: Paste of buds is applied to areas of the body affected by ringworm; juice induces vomiting.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Wash and chop water spinach. Heat mustard oil, add panch phodan and dry red chili. Add garlic and poppy seeds. Stir and add shak and salt. Cook until moisture evaporates. Serve hot.
