While purchasing Bathua leaves choose the younger leaves. and also make sure they are firm and dense without When plucking the leaves from the plant it is best to avoid those growing around commercial farms as they may be coated with pesticide residues.
Bathua leaves are rich in oxalic acids, which tend to bind with calcium thus decreasing the availability of calcium in the body from the diet. Bathua seeds can cause abortion, hence should be avoided during pregnancy. People allergic to pollen may develop allergies to bathua as it produces much pollen that can result in hay fever.(2)
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Description
Bathua is a commonly growing weed found in India and also in Australia, South Africa, and America. The plant is fast-growing and has arrow-shaped, ridged leaves. The leaves have a wax-like coating on their surface, with a whitish-coloured coat on the underside. In India, especially in the north bathua leaves are consumed much especially during the winter season. The seeds are also valued for their nutrition and are consumed like grains.bathua has been a food source of several old civilizations. Bathua has been popularly consumed since ancient times in Europe, China and India.