Malabar Spinach

Ther common names of malabar spinach are indian spinach and ceylon spinach. In kerala, it is known as vashala cheera, vallicheera, malabar cheera, ceylon cheera. Malabar spinach is not included in the spinach family. It is a perennial climbing vine using it as a leafy vegetable. There are two types of indian spinach like green (bassalla alba) and purple (bassalla rubra) in color. Stem of this vine is soft and fatty.

Controls gestational diabetics

Indian spinach has cooling and soothening properties.

Used for the treatment of mouth ulcer.

It is the main ingredient of the ayurvedic tonic sukhaprasava gritham which advices to consume from 8th month of pregnancy.

Leaves and stems are used for treating boils.

High quantity of minerals, anti oxidants in this spinach prevents anemia, cancer in stomach and osteoporosis.

Best vegetable for diabetic patients; as it is a low calorie food.

Induces good sleep and increases semen.

Increases taste and strength.

All leaves & shoots can be added to soups, stews & quiches where the mucilagin will help thicken the meal.

Also great in stirfries, omelettes or just on itas own as a steamed vegetable, but donat cook it for too long as the mucilage can have the effect of giving it a slimy texture. Usually i add them only at the very last minute.