Shidodi / शिदोडी / Ringed Swallow-Wort / Holostemma annulare

Other Names

Status & Habitat

Habitat: Climber
Occurrence: Over hedges and in open forests especially on the lower slopes of hills
Season of Availability: Warmer parts of the year.
Geography: South Asia
Method of Propagation: Seed and Vegetative propagation
Part used for Propagation: Seeds from ripe fruits and roots and stem cuttings.

Raw: Yes, Flower Buds
Ripe: No
Both Raw & Ripe: No
Dangerous Form to Consume: Other parts.
As Food: Flowers and tender fruits are cooked as a vegetable. Flower buds can be eaten raw
As Medicine: Roots used to treat diabetes.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: Yes
Boiling Before Cooking: Yes
Pickling: No
Brining: No
Fermenting: No
Drying for later Consumption: No
Overall Method: Boil leaves as a vegetable and eat with salt and spices (eg: chili powder).

Nutritional Benefit: Increases glucose levels.
Medicinal Benefit: Aids in constipation, diarrhea, gonorrhea, stomachache, cough, lethargy.

Tribal Wisdom: Leaves can be eaten boiled with salt and chili peppers; flowers can be eaten; roots used to treat diabetes.