Alternanthera Sessilis Leaves

Also Known As : Ponnanganni, Gudri sag, Carpet weed

Technical Name : Alternanthera sessilis

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a mild taste like spinach.

Usage Tips

Alternanthera sessilis leaves can be used in sandwiches and salad.
They can also be added to soups and sauces. They can also be used in curries and even pizzas.

Description

Alternanthera sessilis is an annual, perennial herb that grows upto 0.2-1 m in height, with strong taproots. Alternanthera sessilis leaves are wide ovate to lanceolate leaves that are juicy and crunchy. They are hairless with no teeth along the margin. They are 2cm to 8 cm long and less than an inch wide. These leaves are highly valued as a vegetable and herbal drug. There are white or yellow lines on the leaves. They can be eaten cooked as a vegetable or raw as a salad.

Health benefits

Alternanthera sessilis leaves are also beneficial to many nervous diseases, improves memory power and relaxes the eye and brain.⁽¹⁾
These leaves mixed with carrots and salt also helps to cure piles.⁽¹⁾
By applying sessilis extracts mixed with bhringraj can help to increase hair growth.⁽¹⁾
These leaves are also helpful to cure jaundice by drinking sessilis extracts mixed with brown sugar and milk.⁽¹⁾
Alternanthera sessilis leaves can cure night blindness (inability to see well in poor light or at night).⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for young stems as well as older, tougher leaves that are good for cooking.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/herbal-plant/health-benefits-of-alternanthera-sessilis/amp

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