Malbar spinach

Basella rubra, Malbar spinach, Poi

Botanical Name : Basella rubra

English Name : Malbar spinach

Hindi Name : Poi

Sanskrit Name : Upodaki

 

Description

Malbar spinach is a herb common in India. It is found in many parts of the tropical parts of the world.

This plant is a member of Basellaceae plant family.

This is a climber with red stem succulent and twining. The leaves are alternate, broadly ovate, acute or acuminate, cordate at the base. The flowers are white or red in spikes, bracteoles longer than perianth. The fruits are red, white or black globose, utricle is enclosed in perianths.

Usage

In Ayurveda the leaves are used for treatment of general debility, insomnia, flatulence, anorexia. This vegetable serves as good Salad dressings and as soup ingredient .

Obtained Chemical Compounds

Fatty acids are obtained from this plant.

Gujarati: Poi, Pothi, Mayal

Marathi: Velbendi, Mayal

Bengali: Poi saak

Kannada: Vasale

Tamil: Vasalakkirai

Malayalam: Vasalaccira

Telugu: Pehavachalli

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